HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 05-12 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
MAY 12, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Vice
Chairperson Mickelson at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Tim Willson (arrived at 7:36 p.m.), Commissioners Donald Booth, Debra
Hilstrom, Mark Holmes, Robert Mickelson, Dianne Reem and Ella Sander. Also present
were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald
Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Carla Wirth.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 28. 1994
There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to
approve the minutes of the Apir128, 1994, Planning Commission meeting as submitted. The
motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Sander abstaining, as she was not at that
meeting.
CHAIRPERSON'S EXPLANATION
Since no public hearings were held, the Chairperson's Explanation was waived.
DISCUSSION ITEM
Chairperson Willson presented the first item of business, consideration of An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances Regarding Non-Commercial Opinion or
Expression Signs.
The Secretary distributed a copy of minor amendments to Section 34-100, Statement of
Purpose, as recommended by the City Attorney to indicate the reason for adopting the
proposed Ordinance amendments.
Chairperson Willson requested input from the Commission regarding the proposed
amendment to Section 34-100.
There was a motion by Commissioner Booth, seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom, to direct
staff to incorporate the revision to Section 34-100 as recommended by the City Attorney and
presented by staff. The motion passed unanimously.
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There was a motion by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to
recommend to the Council the adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the City
Ordinances Regarding Non-Commercial Opinion or Expression Signs, as revised. The
motion passed unanimously.
The Secretary stated this matter will be presented to the Council at their meeting of May
23, 1994, for first reading.
OTHER BUSINESS
MCDONALDS RESTAURANT LANDSCAPING PLAN
The Secretary reported that the McDonalds Restaurant on Xerxes Avenue has submitted
a revised landscaping plan prepared by Midwest Landscapes. He reviewed details of their
plan to remove the existing overgrown landscaping and install an exposed aggregate area
with benches, shrubs, planters and trees. He also reviewed the types of shrubs and trees
being proposed and commented that it is an attractive plan which should meet the landscape
point system. He stated this is the type of activity the City encourages and recommended
the Planning Commission consider approval.
Commissioner Sanders expressed appreciation for businesses that are concerned about the
appearance of their establishment. The Commission concurred.
In response to Commissioner Holmes' question, the Secretary reported an irrigation system
is already installed in this area.
Commission consensus was reached that the proposed landscape plan was appropriate
conditioned upon it meeting the landscape point system requirement.
MARANATHA NURSING HOME ADDITION
The Secretary reported that an addition is being considered by the Maranatha Nursing
Home. He explained this expansion was previously approved but not acted on. Also, there
is currently a moratorium on additional nursing home beds for this type of facility but the
proposed project involves reconstruction to meet handicap accessibility requirements (the
number of beds remains the same). He estimated this project will be considered by the
Planning Commission in June of 1994.
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD ENHANCEMENT STUDY
The Secretary informed the Planning Commission that the Brooklyn Boulevard
Enhancement Study will be presented to the Council at their meeting of May 23, 1994.
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NEXT MEETING DATE
The Secretary reported that an application has been received from Laser Tag; however,
questions remain regarding their lease. If these issues are not resolved shortly, the meeting
scheduled for May 26, 1994, will be cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom
to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The
Planning Commission adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Carla Wirth
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