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B ROOKLYN BROOKLYN SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
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CENTER
January 20, 1976
Mr. William Hannay And
Members of Northeast Advisory Group
6432 Willow Lane
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Re: Planning Commission Application
No. 76004 (Rezone)
Dear Mr. Hannay:
The Planning Commission has conducted the initial public hearing for a proposed re-
zoning of property at 67th and Emerson Avenues North (Application No, 76004).
You may recall that this property was the subject of a rezoning proposal initiated by
the City, with the owners concurrence, approximately two years ago, and at that time
the advisory group recommended the action, which down -zoned the property from R -5
(2z to 3 story apartments) to R -3 (townhouse- garden apartments).
The site and building plans which were subsequently approved, never materialized.
The present applicant has proposed a package development which has merit: he proposes
to rezone the easterly parcel down to R -1 and eventually replat it into six single
family lots; he proposes the rezoning of the westerly parcel from R -3 back to R -5,
with the eventual development of a single building, 18 -unit multiple dwelling. You
will recall that the Comprehensive Plan contemplates R -5 as the appropriate zoning
in this area.
Whereas the developer initially proposed R -1 zoning for both parcels, it was determined
after extensive engineering review of the property, that the westerly parcel was better
suited to multiple dwelling development due to its size and design as well as to the
utility provision. Any development on this parcel, if it were rezoned, would be sub-
ject to site and building plan review at which time neighborhood concerns as to design
and amenities would be taken into account by the Planning Commission.,
I have enclosed for your analysis drawings of the subject property and the proposed
platting of the easterly parcel; a copy of that portion of the Planning Commission
minutes relevant to this proposal; and, with the chairman's letter, I have included
a conceptual blueprint drawing submitted by the applicant showing a possible layout
of structures on the subject property should the rezoning be approved.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, February
12, 1976 and I would ask that you meet and submit a letter containing your recommenda-
tion or comments on or before Thursday, February 5. Please let me know if you are
unable to meet prior to that time. In any case, I would appreciate knowing, as soon
as possible, when and where the group intends to meet since a couple of the residents
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Mr. William Hannay
Northeast Advisory Group
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in this area have indicated they would appreciate participating in your discussion,
It is not necessary that the Group conduct formal hearings, however. Residents will
have the opportunity to be heard again before the Planning Commission and eventually
before the City Council.
Thank you for your continuing interest and cooperation in providing neighborhood
input to the Planning Commission. Should you have any questions regarding this
matter, please direct them to me at City Hall.
Sincerely,_____
Blair Tremere
Planning Commission Secretary
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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cc: Members of the Northeast Neighborhood Group
cc: Robert Foreman, Planning Commission Chairman