HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-15 PCR Commissioner introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -15
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2011 -020, A REQUEST FOR
SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT AND SITE AND BUILDING PLAN
APPROVALS FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 286 TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW RECREATIONAL CENTER/GYMNASIUM AND
OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT FACILITIES
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2011 -020 submitted by
Independent School District No. 286 requests approval of a Special Use Amendment and Site and
Building Plan approvals for a new 62' x 112' recreational center and gymnasium, along with an
approval to install a future 50' x 84' outdoor hard - surfaced basketball court by others (as needed or
when funding becomes available), for the property generally recognized as the Brooklyn Center
Senior /Junior High School campus, addressed as 6500 Humboldt Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center believes ISD No. 286 received an original
special use permit in 1961 when the school originally was built and developed, and which permit
allowed over the last 50 years the development of the 35.5 acre school property site with those
physical improvements seen today, such as the main senior /junior high school building; bus
garage; football stadium and running track; tennis courts; baseball /softball diamonds; and outdoor
parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2003, ISD No. 286 received approval of Planning
Application No. 2003 -001, which comprehended an amendment to the original special use permit
to allow the construction of a 9,000 sq. ft. bus garage and various other additions to the
Senior /Junior High School facilities, and also included the Site and Building Plan approval of said
building and additions, and also included a condition of approval that any other expansion or
alteration of the facilities not comprehended by this approval shall require an additional
amendment to the special use permit; and
WHEREAS, this Planning Application No. 2011 -020 comprehends the allowance
of installing a new recreational center /gymnasium building and outdoor basketball court under the
general standards and provisions of a special use permits, contained in Section 35 -220 of the City
Ordinances, which provide that any proposed special use (or amendment to) will promote and
enhance the general public welfare and not be detrimental to or endanger the health and safety of
the public; not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate
neighborhood, nor substantially diminish or impair property values; not impede the normal and
orderly development of surrounding property; be designed so as to minimize traffic congestion
on the public streets; and conform with applicable regulations of the district in which it is
located; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined the installation of the new 62'
x 112' (6,944 sq. ft.) recreation gymnasium facility, along with the planned or future 60' x 92'
outdoor basketball court (by others), is a reasonable and typical expansion to a school campus
such as Brooklyn Center's Junior /Senior High School; and that such a building as proposed in
this application will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or
comfort of the users and citizens of the community; and that the use will not be injurious to other
property in the immediate vicinity; and the new facilities will not diminish or impair property
values within the neighborhood; and the new facilities are considered a positive factor with
respect to the neighborhood and the community in general
WHEREAS, this Planning Application No. 2011 -020 further comprehends the
allowance to construct a new 62' x 112' (6,944 sq. ft.) recreation gymnasium facility, along with
the approval to install a typical 50' x 84' outdoor hard- surfaced basketball court (by others), as
shown on the site plan date /stamped November 3, 2011 and those building plans submitted to the
City date stamped October 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly called public hearing on
November 17, 2011 at which time a staff report and public testimony regarding the special use
amendment as submitted by ISD No. 286 and presented under Planning Application No. 2011-
020, were received and fully considered; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission also reviewed and considered during this
same November 17, 2011 meeting, the site and building plans submitted by ISD No. 286 under
Planning Application No. 2011 -020, and found these plans to be in compliance with the general
standards and provisions provided under City Zoning Ordinance Section 35 -230 — Plan
Approval; and
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 -020
submitted by Independent School District No. 286 requesting approval of a Special Use
Amendment and Site and Building Plan approval of a new gymnasium and outdoor basketball
court, be approved based upon the following 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, utility and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
3. The building 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.
4. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to
the City of Brooklyn Center's current standard specifications and details.
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5. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities must conform to
the City of Brooklyn Center standard specifications and details.
6. Inspections for the private site improvements must be performed by the ISD 286
engineer. Upon project completion, the ISD 286 engineer must formally certify
through a letter that the project was built in conformance with the approved plans and
under the ISD 286 engineer's immediate and direct supervision. The engineer must be
certified in the state of Minnesota and must certify all required as -built drawings.
7. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) must be included in the plan set for
approval.
8. Provide detail for sanitary sewer service, material, grade, depth and build of manhole.
9. Provide detail on plan for watermain material, valves locations, tees and depth of
watermain.
10. Provide first floor elevation of the gymnasium.
11. Provide elevation of outdoor court. Show it in relation to the storm sewer line running
between the two ponds.
12. Show grading limits for the court and gym.
13. Show impacts to bituminous parking lots.
14. Show typical section for all bituminous parking lot repairs.
15. Show pedestrian connection to gym and outdoor court.
16. If the 8 -ft. hard - surfaced pathway located on the east edge of the new gymnasium is
impacted by the installation of this new building or future outdoor basketball court
(even by others), this path must be replaced, relocated and /or repaired to maintain
safe pedestrian movements between the parking and stadium areas.
17. Sheet 2 of the Lester Building plan set must be revised to indicate the "132 Sidewall"
material on the lower part to be "Moderra 8" Single Score Block" materials.
18. The special use permit amendment comprehended under this application is granted
for the construction of a new 62' x 112' (6,944 sq. ft.) recreational gymnasium
building, and allowance to install a 60' x 92' hard surface pad to accommodate a
standard 50' x 84' outdoor basketball court. Any other future expansion or alterations
deemed by City Staff to be minor in nature or considered accessory or ancillary to the
general, typical or overall operations of the Brooklyn Center Junior /Senior High
School campus, shall not be subject to any future special use amendment, but may be
subject to additional site and building plan application and consideration only.
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19. The outdoor basketball court facility may be installed or constructed by others (third
party) selected and approved by ISD No. 286 school officials, or by ISD No. 286
themselves should funding become available in the future. Condition No. 16
identified herein shall be adhered to when completing such improvement. Additional
permits may be required.
20. Upon project completion, the applicant must submit an as -built survey of the
property, improvements and utility service lines and structures prior to release of the
performance guarantee.
Date Chair
ATTESTS
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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