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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 08-15 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 REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 15, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Stephen Erdmann, Rex Newman, Sean Rahn, and Dianne Reem, were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. John Whitehead was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JULY 25, 2002 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2002 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 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 -012 SPEEDWAY SUPERAMERICA Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2002 -012, a request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to construct a 3,958 sq. ft. convenience store /gas station/car wash on a newly created 52,768 sq. ft. lot located at the southeast corner of 70th Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard, addressed as 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard. The property is zoned PUD /C -2 (Planned Unit Development /Commerce). Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 8 -15 -02 for Application No. 2002 -012 and the Consulting Engineer's memo dated 8 -6 -02 attached.) A Planned Unit Development rezoning of this property and the rest of the Westbrook Development was approved by the City Council under Resolution No. 2002 -75 on June 10, 2002 (Planning Commission Application No. 2002- 006). Commissioner Boeck requested a change to Item No. 3 in the Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. 2002 -03 to read "mitigated by factors contained in the approved site plans and City Council Resolution No. 2002 -75." The Commissioners unanimously agreed to the change. 8 -15 -02 Page 1 Commissioner Reem inquired about the location of the drive way leading into SuperAmerica. Mr. Warren explained how the main drive areas serve the site in relation to the private driveway area. Commissioner Erdmann asked for further clarification regarding the Consulting Engineer's comments regarding an existing 4 inch service line being replaced with a 6 inch service line. Mr. Warren explained that the Consulting Engineer will resolve this with the developer. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2002 -012 There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -012, at 8:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Mr. Michael Cronin, SuperAmerica representative, introduced himself to the Commissioners and responded to questions about the materials used in the fence and the access and drive areas on the site. He described the fence and explained that the fence is similar to one at the 57th and Logan site. He further explained that the change in grade on the site and landscaping will provide adequate screening around the site. He added that SuperAmerica feels that the site was designed such that there is no thru traffic in the parking lots and there is adequate access points in and out of the site to allow proper traffic flow without minimizing safety. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -012. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -012, at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -03 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2002 -03 regarding the recommended disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2002 -012 submitted by Speedway SuperAmerica. The motion passed unanimously. The City Council will consider the recommendation at its August 26, 2002 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that this application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. APPLICATION NOS. 2002 -013 AND 2002 -014 (DOUGLAS GLENN) Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2002 -013, a request from Douglas Glenn, seeking Preliminary Plat approval to combine two parcels of land at 4906 and 4912 France Avenue North into a single lot and Application No. 2002 -014 requesting Site and Building Plan approval for a 9,587 sq. ft. addition to the buildings at 4906/4912 France Avenue North. The property is zoned I -2 (General Industry) and is located on the east side of France Avenue in the 4900 block. 8 -15 -02 Page 2 Mr. Warren presented the staff report using overhead transparencies for Application No. 2002- 013, which consists of a preliminary plat that will combine the two lots into a 64,528 sq. ft. (1.48 acre) site. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 8 -15 -02 for Application No. 2002 -013, attached.) Mr. Warren presented the second staff report for Application No. 2002 -014, a request for site and building plan approval to construct a 9,587 sq. ft. addition which would connect the buildings at 4906 and 4912 France Avenue North. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 8 -15- 02 for Application No. 2002 -014 and the Consulting Engineer's memo dated 8 -5 -02, attached.) This would make for a two building complex with a total of 27,597 sq. ft. in area. The properties are less than five acres in area and no review by the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission is required. P UBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2002 -013 AND 2002 -014 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Reem to open the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -013 and 2002 -014, at 8:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. The applicant, Douglas Glenn, introduced himself and welcomed questions from the Commissioners. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -013 and 2002 -014. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -013 and 2002 -014 at 9:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair called for further discussion from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICTION NO. 2002-013 (DOUGLAS GLE There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2002 -013 submitted by Douglas Glenn, for Preliminary Plat approval to combine two parcels of land at 4906 and 4912 France Avenue North into a single lot, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City's Consulting Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 8 -15 -02 Page 3 Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Erdmann, Newman, Rahn, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its August 26, 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. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2002-014 (DOUGLAS GLENN There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2002 -014, submitted by Douglas Glenn for Site and Building Plan approval for a 9,587 sq. ft. addition to the buildings at 4906 and 4912 France Avenue North 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, utility plans and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of building 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 to assure completion of site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The buildings and building addition shall 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. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 7. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around the expanded parking and driving areas and any other areas that are modified or disturbed as directed by the City Engineer. 8. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 8 -15 -02 Page 4 9. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the city engineering department. 10. The final plat combining 4906 and 4912 France Avenue North into a single lot as comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 2002 -013 shall be approved by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of building permits. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Erdmann, Newman, Rahn, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its August 26, 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 Chair Willson announced that he will not be able to attend the September 12, 2002 meeting. Mr. Warren reminded the Commissioners that the next meeting had been changed to Wednesday, August 28, 2002. He added that the September 26, 2002 meeting would be cancelled. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 8 -15 -02 Page 5