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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 MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in a regular meeting called to order by Chair Willson at 7:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Stephen Erdmann, Edward Nelson, Rex Newman, and Brian
Walker were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning
Specialist Ronald Warren and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Lori Tierney. Dianne
Reem was excused. Graydon Boeck was unexcused.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE: ED NELSON
Mr. Warren administered the oath of office to Ed Nelson who was appointed to the Planning
Commission for a two -year term expiring on December 31, 1999.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 14, 1998
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to approve
the minutes of the January 14, 1998 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chair Willson,
Commissioners Newman and Erdmann. Abstaining: Commissioners Walker and Nelson. The
motion passed.
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. 98002 (WILLIAM N. DUDLE)I
Chair Willson introduced Application No. 98002, a request submitted by William N. Dudley for a
preliminary plat to recombine into a single lot two parcels of land addressed as 4900 and 4902
France Avenue North. The application was filed on January 21, 1998 and City Council action
should be taken by March 22, 1998 (60 days).
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APPLICATION NO. 98003 (WILLIAM N. DUDLEY.)
Chair Willson introduced Application No. 98003, a request submitted by William N. Dudley for a
site and building plan approval to build a one - story building with a full basement in which
instruction and training in pet grooming will be provided. The property in question is the site of a
current auto repair -truck rental use and the Brooklyn Pet Hospital at 4900 and 4902 France Avenue
North. The application was filed on January 21, 1998 and City Council action should be taken by
March 22, 1998 (60 days).
Mr. Warren presented the staff reports and used overhead transparencies to show the location of the
property and to describe the proposed preliminary plat application and the site and building plan
application as submitted by the applicant. (See attached Planning Commission Information Sheets
dated 2 -11 -98 for Application No. 98002 and Application No. 98003.)
Chair Willson called for questions on the applications from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Walker expressed concern about signs for the new facility. Mr. Warren stated that
the facility is allowed one freestanding sign and no more than 15% of a building wall to be occupied
by signs.
Commissioner Erdman asked for a clarification of the parking situation. Mr. Warren stated that the
area for 34 parking spaces has to be available for construction only if the City sees the need arise for
those extra spaces.
Commissioner Erdman asked if the applicant would need to license the above apartment which is
presently used for a 24 -hour caretaker of the animals. Mr. Warren stated that this has not been
enforced before and has managed to "fall between the cracks." In other words, it should have been
licensed in the past and will now have to be licensed for the future.
Commissioner Newman questioned if the owner of the building lives on the premises, then would
there be a need for a license. Mr. Warren stated that there would not be a need for a license in the
case where the owner could homestead the property and live there as well.
PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 98002 - WILLIAM N. DUDLEYI
There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to open the
public hearing on Application No. 98002 at 8:18 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Willson opened the public hearing by asking William N. Dudley to step up to the podium. Mr.
Dudley, applicant, briefly recapped his intentions for the two lots as stated in the Planning
Commission's Information Sheet.
Chair Willson addressed three issues to Mr. Dudley: 1) The possibility of a future tunnel to connect
the two buildings. Mr. Dudley stated he would like to do this eventually, but it is not in the plans
right now. 2) Color of the building. Mr. Dudley stated that a color has not been chosen at present,
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but assured the Commission that it would be a neutral color to coincide with surrounding buildings.
3) Trash enclosure. Mr. Dudley stated that the trash disposal facilities will be screened to blend in
with surroundings.
Commissioner Nelson and Newman expressed concern about proper drainage as there will be an
addition of wash racks for the animals. Mr. Dudley stated that his engineer has installed the proper
drainage facilities in the blueprints.
Mr. Warren asked who supplies the pets for the grooming school. Mr. Dudley said that the school
is responsible for providing the animals. These animals do not spend the night. The public brings
their pets in to be groomed by students for a reduced rate.
Commissioner Nelson questioned how long the classes run. Mr. Dudley said the training is a 600
hour course.
Commissioner Walker asked Mr. Dudley if he is willing to limit his pet food sales. Mr. Dudley
stated that he does not sell anything you can buy at retail stores. He only sells specialized foods,
therefore, limiting sales.
Commissioner Erdmann was concerned about fecal sanitation. Mr. Dudley assured him that this
would be taken care of in an appropriate manner.
Commissioner Walker requestioned the lighting issue. Mr. Dudley stated that no lights would leak
out onto other property, France Avenue, or Highway 100.
Commissioner Newman readdressed the siding issue. Mr. Dudley said he would be taking bids on
both stucco and vinyl siding.
No other individuals from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on
Application No. 98002.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 980021
There was a motion by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to close the
public hearing at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The Secretary noted that because this application represented a recombining of parcels to a pre-
existing platted lot, not all of the final platting process may be required. The applicant may only
have to file the request provided the combination has been approved by the City. He said he would
review the matter with the City Attorney and advise the City Council at the time this application is
considered. In the meantime, however, the Commission should proceed as though it was making
a recommendation on a preliminary plat.
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Chair Willson called for further questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners did not
interpose objections to the preliminary plat requested under Application No. 98002, submitted by
William N. Dudley, subject to certain conditions and the Secretary's comments.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 98002 - WILLIAM N.
DUDLEY
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to recommend
to the Council that it approve Application No. 98002, a request for a preliminary plat to recombine
into a single lot two parcels of land addressed as 4900 and 4902 France Avenue North, subject to
the following conditions upon review by the City Attorney:
and approval b the City Engineer.
1. The final plat is subject to review y g
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2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
3. The final plat shall be approved by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County
prior to the issuance of building permits for construction of the building
comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 98003.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Erdmann, Nelson, Newman, and Walker. The
motion passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the recommendation at its Monday, February 23, 1998 meeting. The
applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Commissioners will
require that the application be returned to the Commission for re- consideration.
Chair Willson called for further questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners did not
interpose objections to the site and building plan approval requested under Application No. 98003,
submitted by William N. Dudley.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 98003 - WILLIAM N.
DUDLEY
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to recommend
to the Council that it approve Application No. 98003, a request for a site and building plan approval
to build a one -story building with a full basement in which instruction and training in pet grooming
will be provided, on property at 4900 and 4902 France Avenue North, subject to the following
conditions:
1. 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 are subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
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3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in the amount to
be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of
permits to assure completion of approved site improvements.
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on- ground mechanical equipment
shall be appropriately screened from view utilizing materials that will match
surrounding buildings.
5. The new 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.
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.
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 final plat comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 98002
shall be given final approval by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County
prior to the issuance of building permits for the construction of the building
comprehended under this applications.
11. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the
site during construction as approved by the City's Engineering Department.
12. Approval of the application acknowledges pet grooming instruction and pet training
as permitted uses in the I -2 zoning district subject to the city's licensing requirements
as a "commercial kennel." The applicant shall be required to obtain such a license
for the new building.
13. Approval of this application acknowledges the continued use of a portion of the pet
hospital as a dwelling unit to provide 24 -hour monitoring of animals kept there. The
owner is required to apply for an obtain a rental dwelling license for this apartment
unit, or cease the residential occupancy of this unit.
14. Approval of this application acknowledges the incidental sale of prescription pet food
and supplies at the pet grooming instruction and training center.
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15. Approval of this application acknowledges a parking requirement of 34 on -site
parking spaces for the two buildings comprehended under this plan. Twenty -one
parking spaces are required for the pet grooming instruction and training center and
13 parking spaces for the pet hospital.
16. Approval of this plan acknowledges a proof of parking for five additional parking
spaces easterly of the proposed parking lot. These parking spaces shall be added
only upon a determination that additional spaces are needed and the applicant is
given written notice to provide them.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Erdmann, Nelson, Newman, and Walker. The
motion passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the recommendation at its Monday, February 23, 1998 meeting. The
applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Commissioners will
require that the application be returned to the Commission for re- consideration.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
a. Uses Abutting Open Space Zone
Mr. Warren presented City Council's request for Planning Commission input on uses abutting open
spaces in Brooklyn Center and used an overhead transparency map of the City.
Mr. Warren mentioned five areas that the open spaces are used for at present: 1) water, 2) watershed,
3) water conservation uses, 4) holding areas for water system, and 5) provides a buffer between
business and residential, etc. He said there are places within the City designated for this already,
like areas along the east side of Twin Lake, and parts on either side on Shingle Creek Parkway. Mr.
Warren stated that at present, there really is no conflict on what this land is being used for. Further,
Mr. Warren stated he will report back to the City Council when the Commission forms an opinion
on the matter. The question that needs to be addressed is whether or not there are certain types of
uses which should not abut the open space designation.
Chair Willson felt that there are laws to tell us what to do with these open spaces if the need arises.
He did not believe that the City needed to prevent certain uses from abutting open spaces.
Commissioner Erdmann stated he felt the existing open space isn't going anywhere and is already
being used, such as water and wetlands. He doesn't feel there is a conflict. Commissioner Erdmann
noted that this is not a pressing issue at this time and, when a conclusion is made by the Planning
Commission, it needs to be a short answer.
Commissioner Nelson stated the City might be creating a problem by changing the usage of this area
when, at present, there does not appear to be a problem.
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Commissioner Walker stated the open space should be left alone as most of it is either recreational
or a buffer. But as a buffer, it does not seem to be necessary to be restrictive with the uses that abut
open space.
Commissioner Newman agreed everything is all right as is.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission did not have any further business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Erdmann, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to adjourn the
Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:09
p.m.
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Chair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Lori Tierney
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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