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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05-16 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 WEST FIRE STATION REGULAR SESSION MAY 16, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Dianne Reem, and John Whitehead were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioners Stephen Erdmann, Rex Newman, and Sean Rahn were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 28, 2002 There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Chair Willson, to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2002 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioners Boeck and Whitehead abstained as they were absent. 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. 2002 -005 — CSM LAKESIDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2002 -005, a request for site and building plan approval for a 10,384 sq. ft., one story office building to be addressed as 3280 Northway Drive. Mr. Warren presented the staff report using overhead transparencies to describe the location of the property. (Refer to Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 5 -16 -02 for Application No. 2002 -005 attached.) He advised the property in question is zoned C -IA (Service /Office — no height limitation) and is located along Northway Drive, just north of County Road 10. Office buildings, including office buildings with no height limitation, are permitted uses in this zoning district. Mr. Warren described the history of this site which includes three existing office buildings as part of a five building office complex that was approved under Planning Commission Application No. 86025. A 7,200 sq. ft. and 8,400 sq. ft. office building were built at that time. The lot lines were reconfigured in 1990 reducing the size of the three remaining office pads. In 1993 under Planning Commission Application No. 93013, CSM Corporation proposed that the three northerly buildings on the site be replaced by a single 23,250 sq. ft. one story building. The plan was approved but never constructed. CSM proposed a 6,000 sq. ft. building for the most easterly portion of the site (which was constructed) under Planning Commission Application No. 98026. Under Planning Commission Application No. 2002- 005 the applicant is proposing a 10,384 sq. ft. one story office building in place of the proposed 7,200 sq. ft. and 6,000 sq. ft. buildings. 5 -16 -02 Page 1 Commissioner Boeck inquired about the need for a City easement for access to utility service lines. Mr. Warren responded that the City Engineer would be making comments about utility service lines and would address the possible need for easements prior to the issuance of building permits. Commissioner Reem asked who owns the fence between the property and the single family homes to the north. Mr. Warren confirmed that the owners of the commercial property are required to have the fence and they own and maintain it. Mr. Dave Wisnewski explained that he is the architect for the project and will be signing final copies of all plans submitted for approval. He added that any easement requirements or the need for a development agreement would be addressed if necessary. Commissioner Reem asked for clarification on the type of outdoor lighting for the site. Mr. Wisnewski described the photometric lighting plan for the site and how the fixture directs light downward to avoid glare off site. Commissioner Boeck inquired about the ownership and maintenance of all the properties at this location. Mr. Wisnewski replied that CSM owns and maintains the entire site. He added that they have no plans at this time for an additional building nor do they have plans to divide the property into separate parcels. Mr. Warren further explained that if the applicant ever proposed to divide the parcel, each individual parcel would be required to meet minimum parking requirements and the division would have to be accomplished through the platting process. 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. 2002 -005 — CSM LAKESIDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2002 -005, submitted by CSM Lakeside Limited Partnership for site and building plan approval to construct a 10,384 sq. ft., one story office building to be addressed as 3280 Northway Drive subject to the following conditions: 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 financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits for this proj ect. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5 -16 -02 Page 2 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. 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. 9. The applicant shall provide an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to the release of the performance guarantee. 10. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Reem and Whitehead. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its May 28, 2002 meeting. The applicant 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 announced that at the Study Session on May 30, 2002, an item will be on the agenda for a PUD amendment proposal for 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard. The proposal includes some modifications to the previous plan submitted. The new developer for the site is Mr. Greg Watson, who has worked with the city on other projects. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Whitehead, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 5 -16 -02 Page 3