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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 01-12 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 JANUARY 12, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Tim Willson, Mark Holmes, Robert Mickelson, and Dianne Reem. Commissioners Donald Booth and Ella Sander were excused from the meeting. Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, Planning Commission Recording Secretary Ruth McLaurin, Mayor Myrna Kragness. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 8. 1994 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Reem to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1994, Planning Commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURN 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Reem to adjourn the 1994 Planning Commission at 7:37 p.m. OATH OF OFFICE The Secretary administered the Oath of Office to the members of the Planning Commission. CALL TO ORDER: 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:37 p.m. ELECTION OF 1995 Chairperson Willson called for nominations for 1995 Chairperson. There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Commissioner Mickelson to nominate Commissioner Tim Willson as 1995 Chairperson for the Planning Commission. Chairperson Willson called for nominations two additional times. 1-12-95 1 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Holmes to close nominations. There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Reem for a unanimous ballot naming Tim Willson as 1995. ELECTION OF 1995 CHAIR PRO TEM Chairperson Willson called for nominations for 1995 Chair Pro Tem. There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Reem to nominate Commissioner Mickelson as 1995 Pro Tem. Chairperson Willson called for nominations twice more. There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Reem to close nominations for Chair Pro Tem. There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Reem for a unanimous ballot naming Robert Mickelson as 1995 Chair Pro Tem. 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. The Secretary introduced Mayor Kragness who was in the audience. Mayor Kragness congratulated the members of the Commission and thanked them for all their efforts. APPLICATION NO.94016 BROOKDALE COVENANT CHURCH The Secretary noted this was a request for a Special Use Permit and Site and Building Plan approval to construct a 12,500 square foot recreation area addition to the existing church located 5139 Brooklyn Boulevard. This matter was tabled by the Planning Commission at is December 8, 1994 meeting. The Secretary indicated the applicant is asking the Planning Commission to table this request until their January 26, 1995 meeting. There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Holmes to table Application No.94016 until the January 26, 1995 meeting at the request of the applicant. APPLICATION NO. 95001 THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT Chairperson Willson introduced the next item of business, a request from Tharaldson Development for a Special Use Permit and Site and Building Plan approval for a three story, 60 unit Comfort Inn Hotel at 1600 James Circle. 1-12-95 2 The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 95001, attached). Commissioner Holmes asked if the conditions noted cover a wood gate for screening. The Secretary stated not at present, but the conditions could be modified to reflect a wooden gate. Commissioner Holmes inquired if their were any concerns regarding only one access to the property. The Secretary noted no concerns at this time. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 95001) Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request for a Special Use Permit and Site and Building Plan at 8:06 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Holmes to open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Willson asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. Mr. Jeff Young was present for the applicant to answer any questions of the Commission. Commissioner Holmes inquired if the Hotel would have a pool. Mr. Young indicated there would not be a pool. Commissioner Holmes inquired if this is a typical size Comfort Inn. Mr. Young indicated that was correct, the larger Hotels would be Fairfield Inns. Chairperson Willson called for any more questions for the applicant or for anyone else to speak at the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Commissioner Mickelson to close the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Holmes inquired if a condition could be added regarding the wood screening. The Secretary indicated condition 14 could be added to note a wood screening. There was a motion by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Mickelson to add condition 14, indicating: Plans to be modified to show wooden screening. 1-12-95 3 ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 95001 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Reem to recommend approval of Application No. 95001 submitted by Tharaldson Development 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. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the Engineering department prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building addition 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. B612 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 owners shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of permits. 11. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the Engineering Department. 12. The Special Use Permit is granted to the applicant for a 67 unit, three story hotel. Any expansion or alteration of this use shall require an amendment to this Special Use Permit. 1-12-95 4 13. This Special Use Permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations, any violation, thereof, could be grounds for revocation. 14. The plans shall be modified prior to the issuance of permits to include a wood opaque gate for the trash enclosure. Voting in favor: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Holmes, Mickelson, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the January 23, 1995, 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 must be brought back before the Planning Commission for review. OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary indicated there will be a meeting of the Planning Commission on January 26, 1995.The rosters for the neighborhood advisory groups will be available, the Secretary noted if anyone would like any additions to these roster please notify him. Chairperson Willson and Commissioner Holmes indicated they would not be able to attend this meeting. The Secretary noted if a quorum is not available for this meeting he will notify everyone. Discussion was held regarding new developments and businesses in the City. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn the;meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Chairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Ruth McLaurin Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 1-12-95 5 } 1 k f s 1