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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 09-13 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2001 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners, Graydon Boeck, Stephen Erdmann, Rex Newman, Sean Rahn, and John Whitehead were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Dianne Reem was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — AUGUST 16, 2001 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Whitehead,to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2001 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioners Erdmann and Newman abstained from voting as they were absent from the meeting. 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. 2001 -019 — SANDNESS CONSTRUCTION Chair Willson, introduced Application No. 2001 -019, a request for site and building plan approval for an approximate 7,000 sq. ft. addition to the Spiritual Life Church, 6865 Shingle Creek Parkway. Mr. Warren presented the staff report using overhead transparencies to describe the location of the property. (Refer to Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 9 -13 -01 for Application No. 2001 -019 attached.) The property is zoned C -1 (Service /Office). Places for religious assemblies such as chapels, churches, temple, mosques and synagogues are permitted uses in the C -1 zoning district. Spiritual Life Church was granted site and building plan approval by the City Council for a 900 seat church on June 9, 1997, under Application No. 97006 and they are now seeking site and building plan approval for an approximate 7,000 sq. ft. addition including a fellowship hall and meeting room. The applicant is not proposing to make any site changes other than the building expansion. 9 -13 -01 Page 1 Mr. Warren explained that in 1997 the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission had approved a water retention plan, which included two ponds. The church has recently been advised that the north pond is not constructed to proper depth. He added that the City Engineer has met with the applicant to rectify the situation and is satisfied with the progress being made. Chair Willson raised a question about the outstanding performance bond and asked why it was not released after the new building was constructed. Mr. Warren responded that he generally does not release a performance bond until requested to do so by an applicant and added that the original contractor (Zeman Construction) did not contact the City to release the bond. Chair Willson called for questions or comments from the Commissioners. A representative of the Spiritual Life Church explained that they had no previous knowledge of the ponding problem. They have met with the original contactor and the City Engineer to rectify the situation and will do so as soon as possible. He added the church does not currently have a preschool on the site. Mr. Warren responded that he was aware of that and stated that they would need to be licensed with the State if they do decide to operate a preschool. Commissioner Boeck asked about the former grading plans and why they did not appear on the current plans. Mr. Warren responded that retention pond plans are part of the original site and grading plans and were filed at that time. He added that the applicant has agreed to make the necessary corrections and the City is confident the work will be done. The Church representative added that it is the intent of the Church to make all corrections according to the City Engineer's recommendations. Mr. Warren further explained that the ponding corrections would have been done whether or not the church was constructing an addition. He further explained the process for releasing performance bonds and added the City does not generally "foreclose" on performance bonds. They are returned to the applicant when all work has been complete and a request is received from the applicant. The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2001 - 019 - SANDNESS CONSTRUCTION There was a motion by Commissioner Newmann, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2001 -019, submitted by Sandness Construction for an approximate 7,000 sq. ft. addition to the Spiritual Life Church, 6865 Shingle Creek Parkway 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 permits. 2. Any altered grading, drainage or utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 9 -13 -01 Page 2 3. The building additions are 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. 4. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department. 5. Plan approval acknowledges a preschool use on the property. The applicant shall receive appropriate licensing from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and a copy of said license shall be kept on file with the City. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Erdmann, Newman, Rahn, and Whitehead. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the recommendation at its September 24, 2001 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 Erdmann, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 9 -13 -01 Page 3