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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 10-27 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 STUDY SESSION OCTOBER 27, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Tim Willson, Commissioners Donald Booth, Debra Hilstrom, Mark Holmes, 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 Ruth McLaurin. Commissioner Robert Mickelson was execused from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 There was a motion by Commissioner Sander and seconded by Commissioner Booth to approve the minutes of the September 15, 1994,Planning Commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. CHAIRPERSON'S EXPLANATION Chairperson Willson explained the Planning Commission is 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. 94013 IRENE A KLAMMER Chairperson Willson introduced the first item of business, a request from Irene A. Klammer for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots an approximate 35,150 square foot lot located at 1521 73rd Avenue North. The Secretary present the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 94013, attached). The Secretary also indicated the preliminary plat survey indicates a driveway encroachment over the southeasterly corner of Lot 2. This encroachment does not create any problems with respect to the platting of the property however, it is something that the property owner 10-27-94 1 may wish to clear up in order to avoid possible title problems with respect to the sale of this lot or the neighboring lot. The Secretary indicated a public hearing has been scheduled for this preliminary plat application and notices of the Planning Commission consideration have been published in the Brooklyn Center Sun/Post. The applicant indicated the encroachment issue had already been resolved. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 94013) Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request from Irene A. Klammer for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots an approximate 35,150 square foot lot located at 1521 73rd Avenue North at 7:50 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Sander and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Willson asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to close the public hearing AT 7:51 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 94009) There was a motion by Commissioner Sander and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to recommend approval of Application No. 94013 submitted by Irene A. Klammer for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots an approximate 35,150 square foot lot located at 1521 73rd Avenue North subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. Woodbine Lane is to be dedicated on the final plat as a 30 foot right-of-way. Voting in favor: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Booth, Hilstrom, Holmes, Reem, and Sander. The motion passed. The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the November 14, 1994, meeting. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting. If any changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to City Council consideration, they may have to be brought back before the Planning Commission for review. 10-27-94 2 APPLICATION NO.94009 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER Chairperson Willson introduced the next item of business, a request from Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Master request for rezoning and development plan approval for a Planned Unit Development involving the Church located at 1200 69th Avenue North and three apartment buildings located to the east at 1100 69th Avenue North, 1107 Emerson Lane and 6907 Dupont Avenue North. The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 94009, attached). The Secretary indicated there is also a resolution accompanying this application, he reviewed the resolution noting changes. The first change would be on page two under the first condition the address should read Emerson Lane and not Emerson Avenue. The next change was to remove and additional upon on the last page last paragraph. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Willson continued the public hearing at this time. Neil Johnson, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Master, indicated a correction to a recent letter received by the City, on the first page it states 2-12 grades and it should be 2-6 grades. Chairperson Willson inquired if the applicant understood if during the PUD and the phasing, the applicant makes changes, the City can not guarantee the approval of the rezoning and replatting of the property back to multiple residential. Mr. Johnson indicated the applicant was aware of this. The Secretary also indicated a development agreement will be drafted by the City Attorney and will show specific requirements. The Secretary noted when the church attains full ownership of the property and changes to the structures have been made, the applicant can not return the buildings to multi-residential properties. Mr. Johnson noted the applicant is also aware and understands this. Mr. Johnson inquired if since the first building is being used solely for church purposes and the property is currently on a separate lot from the other buildings, could the church attain tax exempt status on this building. The Secretary indicated it was his understanding that would not be a problem but they should review this issue with the City Assessor. Chairperson Willson reiterated the importance of handicap accessibility. Mr. Johnson indicated the applicant has spoken with the deed holder, Mr. Chazin. Mr. Johnson indicated the owner has no concerns for improvements to the first building, where an accessible ramp would be put at one end of the building and an accessible bathroom would be on the second floor. 10-27-94 3 Chairperson Willson indicated since this would only provide one exit, he would consider this temporary solution. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Sander, to close the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 94009) Member Ella Sander introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Booth, Hilstrom, Holmes, Reem and Sander, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary noted the next meeting will be held on November 17, 1994 at 7:30. Discussion was held on various upcoming building projects and redevelopments. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Booth to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Chairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Ruth McLaurin TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 10-27-94 4