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Home My WebLink About1967 02-06 CCM Special Session r Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota February 6, 1967 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 740 P. M. Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Willard were present. Howard Heck was absent. Also present were: D. G. Poss, T L. Hadd, P. W. Holmlund and James Johnston. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Gordon Erickson to approve the minutes of the January 30, 1967 City Council meeting as recorded. Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -25 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMENDMENT OF MINNESOTA LIQUOR STATUTES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gordon Erickson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Gordon Erickson, John Leary and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -26 .RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REVISION OF THE IMPLIED CONSENT LAW The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Gordon Erickson, John Leary and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -27 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COORDINATION OF P.E.R..A. AND 9. A. S. D. I.,, AND OPPOSING CERTAIN LEGISLATION AMENDI PROVISIONS OF THE P.E. R.A. LAW The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mayor Cohen presented a report to the Council regarding his testimony before the House of Representatives Committee considering proposals for Metropolitan Government. .I� 1 Councilman Theodore Willard presented a report to the Council Pertaining to the activities and decisions of the Tax Committee of the Metropolitan Section of the League of Minnesota Municipalities, Councilman Howard Heck arrived at the meeting at 8:00 P. M. Member jot n Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 67 -28 RESOLUTIO q REDUCING THE CASH ESCROW FOR THE DEVELOP NT BOND AND AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF REMAIN G FUNDS FOR NORMOWN PLAZA 1ST ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gordon Erickson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the following licenses: C, igarette License: Freds Purity Dairy 902 - 53rd Ave. No. Garbage & Rubbish Mauling Licenses Gallagher's Service 8566 Jefferson St. N.E. Off-Sale Liquor License; Freds Purity Dairy 902 - 53rd Ave. No. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Gordon Erickson to reduce the subdivision bond on Greenlawn Addition from the present amount of $22,500.00 to an amount of $500.00. Motion carried; unanimously. The Council then discussed provisions of the proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map, The Council then considered Application No. 67002 submitted by Zejdlik and Harmala Architects, said application being a request for special use permission to construct five duplex dwellings on Lots 1 thru 5, Block 1, and one 3- family dwelling on Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Northtown Plaza 1st Addition. After reviewing the Planning Commission's recommendation on the subject application, and considering staff comments related thereto, the Mayor called upon interested parties in attendance for their comments. Mr. Zejdlik, representing the applicant, appeared on behalf of the application. After due consideration of all comments presented in regard to the subject application, member Theodore Willard moved and Gordon Erickson seconded to close the public hearing on Application No. 67002. Motion carried unanimously. After due deliberation on all information presented in regard to the application, Councilman Howard Heck moved and Gordon Erickson seconded that the Council approve Application No. 67002 and grant special use per- mission for the construction of five duplex dwellings and one 3- family dwelling as requested in the application, subject, however, to the following conditions and stipulations; 1. That the location of the duplex proposed for Lot 5 as shown on the site plans be moved to the east in line with the four other duplexes proposed to the north; that the detached garage intended to serve the structure on Lot 5 be placed to the west of said structure; and that the final site plan show a distance of approximately 30 feet between the west property line of Lot 5 and the west wall of the garage. -2- 2, That the layout for the tri -plex to be constructed on Lots 3 and 4, Block 2 be adjusted to place the tri -plex pre- dominately on the easterly lot and the final site plans and building plans to show the single car garage placed to the west of the proposed tri-plex; and further, that the alignment of the driveway serving the westerly garage of the tri -plex be adjusted so as not to conflict with the driveway serving 6800 Orchard Ave. No, 3. That the final site plan and building plans be submitted to the City Council for approval. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Howard Heck left the meeting at 10;20 P.M. The Council then considered Application No. 67004 submitted by LeRoy Sign Company, requesting a variance to permit the erection of two freestanding signs on the property at 5601 Xerxes Avenue North (Tract A, RL5 No. 162). After due consideration of the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the subject application and consideration of staff comments related thereto, member Theodore Willard moved and john Leary seconded that the City Council approve Application No. 67004 and grant a variance from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and permit two freestanding signs on the property at 5601 Xerxes Avenue North, subject to the following conditions: 1. That only two freestanding signs be permitted on the property. 2. One of the signs may be extended a maximum of 24 feet above ground level and shall not exceed 250 square feet in sign area, while the second sign may not exceed 20 feet in height and 64 square feet in sign area; said variance being required by the fact that the provisions of the zoning ordinance do not contemplate freestanding signs and thus a hardship is created. Motion carried unanimously. The Council continued its discussion of the proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Gordon Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council adjourned at 11:45 P M. Mayor Z Cle 4 r_k -3-