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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 1 of 4 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. 2 of 4 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. 3 of 4 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. 4 of 4