HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-03 PCR Member Rex Newman introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99 -03
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 99009 SUBMITTED ON
BEHALF OF MOTEL 6 OPERATING LP.
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 98 -47 approved a rezoning from I -1
(Industrial Park) to PUD /I -1 of a 7.28 acre parcel of land located at the southeast quadrant of
Xerxes Avenue North and Freeway Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, that PUD proposal also included site and building plan approval for
the first phase development on a portion of the property for a 104 unit Extended Stay America
Motel; and
WHEREAS, future development on the remaining two lots was deferred pending
submission of a Planned Unit Development amendment; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 99009 submitted by
Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. on behalf of Motel 6 Operating LP has been submitted for
the development of a three story, 122 unit motel on Lot 2, Block 1, Shingle Creek 5th Addition
which is a part of the above mentioned Planned Unit Development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on October
14, 1999, when a staff report and pubic testimony regarding the Planned Unit Development
amendment were received; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Planned Unit Development
amendment request in light of all testimony received, the guidelines for evaluating rezonings
contained in Section 35 -208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of the Planned Unit
Development ordinance contained in Section 35 -355 and the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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. 99009
submitted by Progressive Consulting Engineer's, Inc. on behalf of Motel 6 Operating LP be
approved in light of the following considerations:
1. The Planned Unit Development Amendment is compatible with the standards,
purposes and intent of the Planned Unit Development section of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
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2. The Planned Unit Development proposal will allow for the utilization of the land
in question in a manner which is compatible with, complimentary to and of
comparable intensity to adjacent land uses as well as those permitted on
surrounding land.
3. The utilization of the property as proposed under this Planned Unit Development
amendment is considered a reasonable use of the property and will conform with
city ordinance standards except for allowing an off premise directional sign which
is justified on the basis of extensive precedent for such a sign.
4. The Planned Unit Development proposal is considered compatible with the
recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city.
5. The Planned Unit Development amendment appears to be a good long range use of
the existing land and can be considered an asset to the community.
6. In light of the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for evaluating
rezonings as contained in Section 35 -208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance are met
and that the proposal is, therefore, in the best interests of the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center to recommend to the City Council that approval of Application No. 99009 be
subject to the following conditions and 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 and utility plans as well as appropriate utility easements for
adjoining properties are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior
to the issuance of 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
permits.
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on- ground mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
5. The building is to 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.
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6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to
facilitate site maintenance.
7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City
Ordinances with the exception of an off premises directional sign no larger than 16
square feet in area and 15 feet in height which can be located at the shared access
on Freeway Boulevard. Said directional sign is justified on the basis of extensive
precedent for such sign signs in similar circumstances.
8. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas.
9. The applicant shall submit an as -built survey of the property, improvements and
utility service lines prior to 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 as determined by the City
Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
11. Plans shall be modified to relocate the driveway serving this property so that it is
directly across from the driveway on the opposite side of Freeway Boulevard as
required by the City Engineer. The cross access easement providing access from
Freeway Boulevard to Lot 2 shall be modified to reflect the driveway indicated on
the site plan.
12. All work performed and materials used for construction and utilities shall conform
to the City of Brooklyn Center's standard specifications and details.
13. The applicant shall obtain an NPDES permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency and shall also provide adequate erosion control as approved by the City's
Engineering Department.
14. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City of Brooklyn
Center to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of
building permits. Said development agreement shall be filed with the title to the
property.
15. The plans shall be modified to provide 132 parking spaces which reflects the
ordinance parking requirement for a 122 unit motel with 10 employees on any one
shift.
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Date Chair
ATT `I:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
John Whitehead and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Chair Tim Willson, Members Rex Newman, Dianne Reem, and John Whitehead
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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