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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 01-10 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 10, 1996 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 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION Chairperson Tim Willson, Commissioners, Mark Holmes, Robert Mickelson, Dianne Reem, Graydon Boeck, Kathryn Palm. Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Ruth McLaurin APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 30 1995 Commissioner Reem noted for clarification, on page 4, that she had heard a comment that there was speculation of the location of the new City Hall. Commissioner Mickelson noted in response to the concern for his previous absence, he is still interested in serving on the Planning Commission. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Reem to approve the minutes of the November 30, 1995, Planning Commission meeting as corrected. The motion passed. Commissioner Mickelson abstained from voting because he was absent at the 11-30-95 meeting. ADJOURN 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Reem to adjourn the 1995 Planning Commission at 7:37 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. OATH OF OFFICE The Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Holmes and Palm. CALL TO ORDER: THE 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:38 p.m 1-10-96 1 ROLL CALL 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION Chairperson Tim Willson, Commissioners, Mark Holmes, Robert Mickelson, Dianne Reem, Graydon Boeck, Kathryn Palm . Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Ruth McLaurin ELECTION OF 1996 CHAIR There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner bckelson to waive election protocol and re-elect Commissioner Willson to Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. ELECTION OF 1996 CHAIR PRO TEM Chair Willson called for nominations of Chair Pro Tem. Commissioner Mickelson nominated Commissioner Holmes to Chair Pro Tem and was supported by Commissioner Palm. Chair Willson called for any additional nominations. Chair Willson called for nominations twice more. There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Boeck to close nominations for Chair Pro Tem. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Mickelson for a unanimous ballot naming Commissioner Mark Holmes as 1996 Chair Pro Tem. 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 96001 Chairperson Willson introduced the first item of business, a request from W. Randy Rau for a Special Use Permit and Site and Building Plan approval to remodel the existing gas station into a new gas station/convenience store at 6245 Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 96001, attached). 1-10-96 2 The Secretary noted the staff recommends discussing the proposal with the applicant, opening the public hearing as scheduled and tabling the matter with direction and to renotify property owners within 350 feet of the site. Chair Willson expressed concern that the application was incomplete. The Secretary noted that was true, but felt the Planning Commission could review and give the applicant some direction without causing the applicant unnecessary expenditures for drawings, etc. Chair Willson expressed concern in regard to traffic and access to the site. Commissioner Boeck noted he felt the site had not been in use for longer than two years, and this would discontinue the applicant's ability to use the nonconforming use. The Secretary indicated the site had pumped gas within the last year. Commissioner Boeck inquired if the applicant could move in and utilize the current site. The Secretary indicated that would be correct. Commissioner Palm indicated the traffic had been a concern in the past and with modifications there would be additional concern. Commissioners continued discussion regarding traffic issues. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO 96001) Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request for a Special Use Permit at 8:42 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Boeck to open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Willson asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. Mr. Randy Rau, the applicant noted he would be willing to work with the City and Commission on any issue, except access to 63rd Avenue. He noted if the access to 63rd could not be kept, it would not benefit him to continue with the modifications. He noted the tanks have already been placed underground at a considerable savings, and to move them would cause him to purchase additional tanks. This modification would be too expensive. Commissioner Reem noted the Commission is encouraged to see improvements to this site, but expressed concern for the increase in traffic. 1-10-96 3 Commissioner Reem inquired if the existing foundation has any thing to do with the continued nonconforming use. The Secretary noted as far as the nonconforming use, if the City does not change its ordinance there can not be any modifications to the site. The Secretary indicated the applicant is looking for some direction from the Commission, although this would not be a formal opinion, the applicant would know where the Commission's concerns are. Chair Willson indicated a poll of the Commissioners could be taken to give Mr. Rau an idea of their feelings. Commissioner Boeck indicated he would have to vote against any improvements with access to 63rd. Commissioner Palm indicated she would have to agree, she noted with added success there would be added traffic. Commissioner Willson noted he would also take the view that the access on 63rd would not be allowed with the expansion. Commissioner Holmes noted he also did not feel comfortable with the access on 63rd. Commissioner Reem indicated she would like to see the site improved, but did not feel the traffic concerns were answered. Commissioner Mickelson noted he also concurred. The Secretary recommended following staff's recommendations of continuing the Public Hearing until a later date. Chairperson Willson called for any more questions for the applicant or for anyone else to speak at the public hearing. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Mickelson to continue the public hearing to a later date. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson noted there is still the issue of the overlay district, he felt the Commission should give staff direction on this issue. The Commission as a consensus directed staff to continue to pursue its recommendation in regard to the Comprehensive Plan. 1-10-96 4 OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary encouraged all Commissioner to attend a community meeting on January 11, 1996 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., held at the Earl Brown Heritage Center, sponsored by Hennepin Community Works, an Intergovernmental Planning Program. The Secretary provided the Planning Commission with a list of the 1996 membership for their information. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Boeck to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:38 p.m. hairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Ruth McLaurin Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 1-10-96 5 i