HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03 PCR Member Boeck introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -03
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2003 -019 SUBMITTED BY
DLR GROUP
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 94 -253 adopted on November 28, 1994
and City Council Resolution No. 95 -157 adopted on July 10, 1995, approved a PUD/1 -1 rezoning of
the general area located northwesterly of the intersections of Freeway Boulevard and Shingle Creek
Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center approved Planning
Commission Application 96020 on November 25, 1996, which was an amendment to the Planned
Unit Development allowing the development of an AmericInn on Tract A, RLS 1690 and
acknowledging future development of Tract B, RLS 1690 to be other than a fast food/convenience
food restaurant or gasoline service station; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2003 -019 has been submitted
by DLR Group as an amendment to the Planned Unit Development for this area to allow
construction of an approximate 27,000 sq. ft. office /industrial complex on Tract B, RLS 1690; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on October
30, 2003 when a staff report and public testimony regarding the Planned Unit Development
amendment were received; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Planned Unit Development
amendment 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 in 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. 2003 -019
submitted by DLR Group be approved in light of the following considerations:
1. The Planned Unit Development amendment 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.
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3. The utilization of the property as proposed under this Planned Unit Development
amendment is considered a reasonable use of the property and will conform with
City Ordinance standards for the I -1 underlying zoning district.
4. The Planned Unit Development proposal is considered compatible with the
recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city.
5. The Planned Unit Development amendment appears to be a good long range use of
the existing land and can be considered an asset to the community.
6. In light of 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 that the proposal is, therefore, in the best interests of the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of
Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council the approval of Application No. 2003 -019 be
subject to the following conditions and considerations:
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 and utility 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.
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 landscaped 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 as
approved by the City Engineer.
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9. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and
utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee.
10. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement with the City for the
maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems as recommended
by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
11. The plans shall be modified prior to the issuance of building permits to show:
a. A masonry screen wall along the north side of the proposed loading dock area.
b. Modification to the landscape plan to provide 201 landscape points
c. Exterior building treatment that is in accordance with building elevations
submitted and dated October 30, 2003.
12. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to
the City of Brooklyn Center's standards specifications and details.
13. The applicant shall obtain an NPDES permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency and shall also provide adequate erosion control as approved by the City's
Engineering Department.
14. The applicant shall enter into a PUD agreement with the City of Brooklyn Center to
be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of permits.
Said agreement shall acknowledge the Planned Unit Development amendment and
shall be filed with the title to the property prior to the issuance of building permits
for this development. The agreement shall further assure compliance with the
development plans submitted with this application.
Chair
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Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Newman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Erdmann, Newman, and Reem
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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