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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07-13 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 JULY 13, 2000 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 John Whitehead, Sean Rahn, Rex Newman, and Graydon Boeck were present. Commissioners Stephen Erdmann and Dianne Reem were absent and excused. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Sara Beck. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JUNE 29. 2000 Commissioner Boeck stated that on page one and four the minutes should be revised to state that Mr. Warren presented the staff report giving a detailed description of the site rather than the use of transparencies. He reminded everyone that the overhead projector was not available for the last meeting. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2000 meeting as amended. 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. 2000 -017 — RADHIKA MENDOZA Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2000 -017, a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a beauty shop in the home at 6845 Perry Avenue North. Mr. Warren presented the staff report using overhead transparencies to describe the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 7/13/00 for Application No. 2000 -017 attached.) He explained that the applicant has submitted written information describing the proposed home occupation and has submitted a site sketch of the 07 -13 -00 Page 1 property. He mentioned that the proposed hours of the operation would be 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and the shop would be closed on Sunday. Mr. Warren went on to present the staff report in greater detail. Mr. Warren also presented the Commission with two letters that were received prior to the meeting from neighboring property owners. Jay and Valarie Nordstrom, 4820 69 Avenue No., wrote a letter expressing concerns due to a lack of parking available on the site. They mentioned concerns whether or not parking would exist along 69'' Avenue since it is a very busy road. They also mentioned that there is a fire hydrant on the corner of 69 ' Avenue and Perry Avenue, which probably should not be blocked. Mr. Warren presented the other letter written by Don and Sharon Saba, 6900 Perry Avenue North. He mentioned that the letter stated concerns about a beauty shop located on the corner of a busy street, which is also adjacent to a school crossing. The letter stated that they are not in favor of any on street parking either on Perry Avenue or 69th Avenue. Commissioner Newman questioned if parking is currently allowed along 69'' Avenue. Mr. Warren stated that he thought parking is not allowed along 69' Avenue but was not certain. Commissioner Newman questioned if customers would be allowed to park along Perry Avenue. Mr. Warren explained that one of the conditions recommended by staff is to only allow off street parking. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION 2000 -017 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -017, at 7:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Jose Mendoza, the spouse of the applicant, introduced himself and offered to answer questions from the commissioners. Chair Willson questioned Mr. Mendoza's opinion if the commission were to insist the width of the driveway be expanded. Mr. Mendoza explained that they do plan to lay down additional gravel to allow for enough parking. Chair Willson questioned if gravel would be acceptable. Mr. Warren stated that gravel expansions of driveways are allowed by the ordinance in a residential zone, however, the expansion of the driveway would need to be completed prior to the opening of the business. 07 -13 -00 Page 2 Commissioner Boeck questioned how many clients his wife would have at any one given time. Mr. Mendoza stated that he didn't think there would ever be more than three clients on the site at one time. Commissioner Boeck questioned if the driveway can handle up to four cars at one time. Commissioner Newman questioned Mr. Mendoza on how he plans to handle snow removal. Mr. Mendoza stated that he plans to remove the snow promptly to avoid any on street parking. Commissioner Rahn questioned if any signs would be installed on the property. Mr. Mendoza stated that they plan to have a small sign located in the front of the property. Mr. Warren stated that a sign of 2.5 sq. ft. feet or less in size is allowed on the property. Commissioner Whitehead questioned if there are three clients on the property, then would there be adequate room for their own vehicles. Mr. Mendoza explained that they plan to park their own vehicles off to the side of the house to allow for enough room. Mr. Warren stated that there could be a condition listed in the motion that states 2 or 3 clients is the maximum number allowed on the property at any one given time in order to address parking concerns raised by the Commission. Commissioner Boeck suggested adding to condition # 4 the phrase, "and limited to a maximum of three at any one time ". Commissioner Newman stated that there currently is no condition that mandates the patio space. Mr. Warren stated that he has spoke with the applicant and they have explained that there is no other location for the business on the property, however there would be no problem if they did choose to locate the business within the existing house. Mr. Warren suggested adding language to condition 3 to state that the driveway be expanded to accommodate customer parking. Commissioner Boeck stated that condition 3 should read, "the driveway shall be reconstructed to a width of 20' and length of 35' feet from the garage to the curb line ". No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -017. 07 -13 -00 Page 3 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to close the public hearing on Application 2000 -017, at 8:06 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. Mr. Warren stated that for the record the concerns from both letters received were taken into consideration and addressed in the recommended conditions. ACTION TO APPROVE OF APPLICATION NO. 2000-017 — RADHIKA MENDOZA There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to recommend to the Council that it approve Application No. 2000 -017, submitted by Radhika Mendoza, for a Special Use Permit to operate a beauty shop at the property located at 6845 Perry 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 the 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. The driveway shall be reconstructed to a width of 20' and a length of 35' feet from the garage to the curb line prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit. 4. The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Customers shall be served on an appointment only basis and limited to a maximum of three at any one time. 5. The applicant shall comply with recommendations of Building Official with respect to safety related matters and obtain the necessary permits for alterations to be made to the property. 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 related to this application. 07 -13 -00 Page 4 Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Newman, Boeck, Rahn and Whitehead. The Council will consider the recommendation at its July 24, 2000 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 There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Sara Beck Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. I 07 -13 -00 Page 5