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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 08-10 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 AUGUST 10, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman ProTem Boeck at 7:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair ProTem Graydon Boeck, Commissioners John Whitehead, Dianne Reem, and Stephen Erdmann. Chair Wilson and Commissioners Rex Newman and Sean Rahn 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 — JULY 27, 2000 There was a motion by Commissioner Whitehead, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2000 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Pro Tern Boeck 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 -019 AND APPLICATION 2000 -020 — FRAUENSHUH COMPANIES Chair ProTem Boeck introduced Application No. 2000 -019, a request to seek site and building plan approval for the redevelopment of the Brookpark Dental Center at 6437 Brooklyn Boulevard. Also introduced was Application No. 2000 -020, a request to seek a variance from Section 35 -400 of the City Ordinances to allow a 35' building setback rather than a 50' major thoroughfare setback for the Brookpark Dental Center redevelopment at 6437 Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Warren presented the staff reports using overhead transparencies to describe the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 7/27/00 for Application No. 2000 -019 and Application No. 2000 -020 attached.) He explained that the property under consideration is a 50,111 sq. ft. parcel of land which is being created through the combining of 6421 and 6437 Brooklyn Boulevard. He mentioned that one of the reasons for 08 -10 -00 Page 1 proposing the 35 ft. building setback is to allow the construction of a new dental center while keeping the existing dental center in operation during an approximate 7 1 /2 month building process. Chair ProTem Boeck questioned the location of the parking spaces. Mr. Warren pointed out the location in relation to the building. Chair ProTem Boeck questioned how vehicles would access the site. Mr. Warren pointed out the driveway and access point in relation to the building. Commissioner Reem questioned what is located behind the property. Mr. Warren stated that an apartment complex is located behind the property. Commissioner Reem questioned if the property would be screened. Mr. Warren stated that the area would indeed be screened. Chair ProTem Boeck questioned the location of the retaining wall. Mr. Warren pointed out the location of the retaining wall. He explained that the screening wall in addition to the retaining wall would be made of wood. Commissioner Erdmann questioned the reasoning behind the developer reusing the existing sanitary sewer system that currently serves the former vacuum cleaning house. He mentioned that the developer should provide assurance that the size is adequate. He questioned if the City Engineer would be involved in any decision making process in the future as to the size and design of the sanitary sewer. Mr. Warren explained that the City Engineer would review the information and make a decision from that point as to the proper procedures. Commissioner Erdmann questioned whether or not the existing sanitary sewer system is approximately 50 years old. He mentioned that since the system is rather old it might be wiser to install a more modern sanitary sewer system that would be better suited for today. Mr. Warren stated that he didn't think Brookpark Dental would care either way as long as they wouldn't have to worry about anything happening in the future. Chair ProTem Boeck questioned if Commissioner Erdmann would like to add a condition to state specific guidelines. Chair ProTem Boeck questioned the building dimensions on the north, south, east, and west. 08 -10 -00 Page 2 Bob Dillon, project architect, explained that the elevation on the north and south is 119 feet, the east is 82 feet and the west is 93 feet. Chair ProTem Boeck questioned why the building could not be turned 90 degrees, which would allow for a 50 ft. setback. Bob Dillon mentioned that to flip the building would result in the building being located on top of the existing building. Chair ProTem Boeck questioned the setback distance on the south property line. Mr. Dillon stated that it would be 10 feet. Commissioner Whitehead questioned if there would be enough room on the other end if the building were relocated. Mr. Dillon stated that he looked at that as an option, however the existing parking would have to be eliminated during construction. Commissioner Whitehead questioned if additional lighting would be added to the plan. Mr. Dillon explained that additional lighting would be installed. Commissioner Whitehead questioned how the lighting would affect the residents in the apartment complex located behind the property. He questioned if there is a city ordinance to direct light away from other properties. Mr. Warren explained that the lighting must be directed down without any glare and is to be shielded in order to meet the City ordinance. He mentioned that the parking lot light would be similar to what exists currently. Chair ProTem Boeck stated that he doesn't feel the application can be denied. He mentioned the City has set a precedent by allowing 35 ft. setbacks in the past, and therefore this request couldn't be denied. Mr. Warren agreed that the City has set a precedent. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION 2000 -019 AND APPLICATION 2000 -020 There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -019 and Application No. 2000 -020, at 8:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair ProTem Boeck called for comments from the public. Dean Williamson, representing Frauenshuh Companies, introduced himself and offered to answer any questions. He explained that the company has developed a majority of the Park Dental sites around the Twin Cities area. 08 -10 -00 Page 3 Commissioner Erdmann questioned Mr. Williamson on the reason behind reusing the sanitary sewer system instead of replacing the unit. He mentioned that with all the utility construction that would be taking place on the site, that it might be worth it to replace the system now instead of taking a chance and possibly having to replace it in a few years. Mr. Williamson stated that they are looking at replacing the sanitary system instead of using what already exists. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2000 -019 and Application No. 2000 -020. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead, to close the public hearing on Application 2000 -019 and Application 2000 -020, at 8:33 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair ProTem Boeck called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO APPROVE OF APPLICATION NO. 2000-019 — FRAUENSHUH COMPANIES There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to recommend to the Council that it approve Application No. 2000 -019, submitted by Frauenshuh Companies for Site and Building Plan Approval located at 6437 Brooklyn Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits to assure the completion of all site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The buildings are to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitorin g device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the city ordinances. e installed in 111 d r 6. An underground irrigation system shall b ns a landscaped areas to facilities site maintenance. 08 -10 -00 Page 4 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the city ordinances. 8. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas with the exception of the front entrance area for handicap accessibility and where the trash pick up area is proposed. 9. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines prior to the release of the performance guarantee. 10. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of permits. 11. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the Engineering Department. 12. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current standard specifications and details. 13. The final plat combining this site into a single lot shall be approved by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of building permits. 14. Approval of this application is contingent upon the granting of a variance from the 50 ft. major thoroughfare setback comprehended by Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -020. 15. The applicant shall provide the City Engineer with detailed assurances as to the adequacy of the size, design and material prior to the reuse of the existing sanitary sewer. Voting in favor: Chair ProTem Boeck, Commissioners Erdmann, Reem, and Whitehead. ACTION TO APPROVE OF APPLICATION NO. 2000 -020 — FRAUENSHUH COMPANIES There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to recommend to the Council that it approve Application No. 2000 -020, submitted by Frauenshuh Companies for a Variance from Section 35 -400 of the City Ordinances to allow a 35' building setback for the Brookpark Dental Center redevelopment at 6437 Brooklyn Boulevard on the basis of it being consistent with the recommendations of the Brooklyn Boulevard studies which would allow non - residential buildings to be located closer to the street right of way along Brooklyn Boulevard and that the proposal meets the standards for variance particularly with respect to hardship and not being detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. Voting in favor: Chair ProTem Boeck, Commissioners Erdmann, Reem, and Whitehead. The Council will consider these recommendation at its August 28, 2000 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the applications be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren reminded the Planning Commission that the next meeting will be held on August 31, 2000. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Whitehead, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Sara Beck TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.