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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 10-31 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION BROOKLYN OF THE CITY OF 00 ENTER IN THE COUNTY OF C HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA OCTOBER 31, 2002 REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:28 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Rex Newman 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. Stephen Erdmann, Sean Rahn and John Whitehead were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2002 meeting as amended on Page 4. The motion passed. Chair Willson abstained as he was not present at the meeting. 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 -016 (CHARITY ROBINSON) Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2002 -016, submitted by Charity Robinson, a request for special use permit approval to operate a home beauty shop at 4512 65 Avenue North. Mr. Warren presented the staff report using overhead transparencies for Application No. 2002- 016. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 2002 -016 dated 10- 31 -02, attached.) The property is zoned R -1 (One Family Residence). Home beauty shops are classified as special home occupations in the City's Zoning Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2002 -016 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -016, at 7:43 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The applicant, Charity Robinson, introduced herself to the Commission. The Commission and the applicant discussed proper licensing by the State for a beauty shop. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. 10 -31 -02 Page 1 No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -016. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Reem , to close the public hearing on Application No. 2002 -016, at 7:50 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 TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2002-016-CHARITY ROBINSON There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2002 -016, submitted by Charity Robinson for a special use permit to operate a home beauty shop at 4512 65 Avenue North subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is granted only for a home beauty shop with a single operator. The use may not be altered or expanded in any way without first securing an amendment to this special use permit. 2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 3. All parking associated with this home occupation shall be off street on improved space provided by the applicant. 4. The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday. Customers shall be served on an appointment only basis. 5. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Building Official with respect to safety related matters and obtain the necessary permits for alterations to be made to the property which shall be in conformance with the Building and Zoning Codes. 6. A current copy of the applicant's State license shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit and shall be kept on file with the City. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, , Newman, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its November 12, 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. 10 -31 -02 Page 2 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren discussed the status of the Critical Area Plan and asked the Planning Commission to consider meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2002, for a Special Study Session to discuss the plan. There was a consensus among the Planning Commission to meet on this date. Mr. Warren passed out a copy of a memo from the Community Development Director and the Resolution approved by the City Council regarding the PUD Amendment for Brookdale. He pointed out that the City Council had approved all of the sign modifications requested for Brookdale with the exception of the height of the signs, which was reduced from 55 feet to 45 feet. There was further discussion among the Planning Commission regarding the Council's approval and the extent it deviated from the Sign Ordinance regulations. The Commission expressed concern regarding how to deal with similar requests in other Planned Unit Development districts or in non - Planned Unit Development districts and that the Sign Ordinance should be amended to reflect what was approved for the Brookdale PUD Amendment. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. I Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 10 -31 -02 Page 3