HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03 PCR Member Kuykendall introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -03
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2011 -006 SUBMITTED BY
TODD SHAW FOR PRECISION MACHINE, INC
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2011 -006 submitted by Todd
Shaw for Precision Machine, Inc. proposes rezoning from I -1 (Industrial Park) to PUD/1 -1
(Planned Unit Development/Industrial Park) of a 2.77 acre lot; and
WHEREAS, the proposal comprehends the rezoning of the above mentioned
property and renovation and repurposing of a 45,000 sq.ft. industrial /warehouse building and
expansion of its parking lot; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on March
17, 2011 when a staff report and public testimony regarding the rezoning and development plan
were received; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Planned Unit Development
request in light of all testimony received, the guidelines for evaluating rezonings contained in
Section 35 -208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of the Planned Unit Development
ordinance contained in Section 35 -355 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission
of the City of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that Application No. 2011 -006
submitted by Todd Shaw for Prevision Machine, Inc. be approved based upon the following
considerations:
1. The Planned Unit Development is compatible with the standards, purposes and
intent of the Planned Unit Development section of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Planned Unit Development proposal will allow for the utilization of the land in
question in a manner which is compatible with, complimentary to and of
comparable intensity to adjacent land uses as well as those permitted on
surrounding land.
3. The utilization of the property as proposed under the Planned Unit Development
Rezoning is considered a reasonable use of the property and will conform with
ordinance standards except for the parking setback along James Avenue. These
modifications from the 1 -1 standards are justified on the basis of the development
being an appropriate renovation and industrial use for this area and that they are
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offset or mitigated by the public safety improvements of the closure of the Freeway
Boulevard access and installation of rain gardens in the remaining boulevard of
James Ave.
4. The Planned Unit Development proposal is considered consistent with the
recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city.
5. The Planned Unit Development proposal appears to be a good long range use of the
existing land and this development can be considered an asset to the community.
6. Based upon the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for
evaluating rezonings as contained in Section 35 -208 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance are met and the proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the
community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that Application No. 2011 -006 be approved
subject to the following conditions and considerations:
1. Execution of a PUD development agreement as prepared by the City Attorney.
2. Approval of a grading and planting plan for the rain gardens by the City Engineer.
3. Closure of the driveway entrance unto Freeway Boulevard and approval of a
driveway permit for the James Avenue.
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Date Chair
ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Parks
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair Rahn, Commissioners Kuykendall, Leino, Morey, Parks, and Schonning.
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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