HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-153 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -153
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION AND APPROVAL 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 3 5 -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; and
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 Zoning Ordinance Section 35 -230 - Plan Approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Application No.
2011 -020by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011 -15 on November 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered same Planning Application No. 2011 -020 at
its November 28, 2011, regular meeting; and in light of all testimony received the Planning
Commission's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that Planning 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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
November 28 2011
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.