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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 02-14 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 FEBRUARY 14, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Tim Willson, Commissioners Donald Booth, Mark Holmes, and Robert Mickelson. Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Ruth McLaurin. Excused from the meeting was Commissioner Diane Reem. Absent were Commissioners Kathryn Palm and Graydon Boeck. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1996 The following clarification was made to the January 10, 1996 meeting: Commissioner Mickelson abstained from the approval of the November 30, 1995 minutes. There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1996 Planning Commission meeting as amended. 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. 96002 Chairperson Willson introduced the first item of business, a request from Sunlite Properties seeking a Planned Unit Development amendment in order to build a 69,778 square foot speculative office/industrial building on a 6.25 acre site located west of Parkway Circle,north of the Holiday Inn. The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 96002, attached). 2-14-96 1 Chair Willson expressed concern for an agreement outlining the moving of the 72 inch storm sewer. The Secretary noted this would be outlined in the development agreement, showing responsibility of the owner for the cost of moving the piping. Commissioner Mickelson inquired if more office space is utilized, is there additional parking required. The Secretary indicated the maximum office space allowed is 30% in this building and the parking will meet that requirement for this site. Additional office space above 30% would require additional parking, however, the options for such parking are limited. Commissioner Booth inquired in regard to condition number 10, if this agreement for maintenance was with the City. The Secretary indicated this is correct, however, it is primarily for the purpose of allowing the City to maintain it if the owner does not and the lack of maintenance becomes a public safety matter. Commissioner Holmes inquired if the holding pond was larger than previously proposed. The Secretary indicated this is correct and this will allow for the additional runoff from the north side of the property. PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO 96002 Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request for Planned Unit Development Amendment at 8:10 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Willson asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Commission. Janis Blumentals of Blumentals Architecture indicated the building will be similar to buildings in the area. Chair Willson inquired if the applicant can assure the 72 inch piping will be moved. Mr. Blumentals indicated they will be moving the piping. Commissioner Mickelson noted he was excited to see an application that exceeded the recommendations set forth by the City. Commissioner Holmes inquired if there would be any concern regarding drainage on the northeast corner of the property. The Secretary indicated that the City Engineer has pointed out the drainage problem in this area and has indicated either a need for additional catch basins or to regrade this area so it drains differently. Condition No. 2 should address this concern. 2-14-96 2 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 Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Holmes to close the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 96002 There was a motion by Commissioner Mickelson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to recommend approval of Application No. 96002 submitted by Sunlite Properties 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 City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. A performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to ensure the completion of site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on-ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The 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 the release of the performance guarantee. 10. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of permits. 2-14-96 3 11. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the Engineering Department. 12. The storm drainage system shall be approved by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission prior to the issuance of permits, and the following financial guarantees will be deposited with the City Engineer by the applicant: A. A $2,500 cash surety as required by the Wetland Conservation Act. B. A $5,00 cash surety to ensure completion of required wetland monitoring. 13. Ponding areas required as part of the storm drainage plan shall be protected by an approved easement. The easement document shall be executed and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of permits. 14. The 20 parking stalls indicated on the north side of the site shall be dedicated as off- site accessory parking for the sole use of the adjoining property to the north. Said declaration shall be filed with the titles to the property prior to the issuance of permits. 15. The amended agreement for parking on Parkway Circle, the central parking lot and adjoining area relieving the subject property of its 153 parking stall encumbrance and an appropriate amendment to the easement agreement and declaration of covenants relating to these properties shall be executed and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of permits for this project. 16. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current standard specifications and details. 17. The applicant shall receive the appropriate approvals from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources prior to the issuance of permits for this project. 18. An ordinance amendment vacating a portion of the drainage and utility easement on this property affected by the proposed building expansion shall be accomplished prior to the issuance of building permits for this project. Voting in favor: Chairperson Willson, Commissioners Booth, Holmes, and Mickelson. The motion passed unanimously. The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council as soon as the amended agreement and declaration of covenants mentioned in the report have been signed. He will notify the applicant'of the meeting date. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting. If any changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to 2-14-96 4 City Council consideration, they must be brought back before the Planning Commission for review. OTHER BUSINESS Chair Willson indicated he would have a conflict with the next meeting date of February 28, 1996. The Secretary noted he will contact all the Commissioners to establish if there will be a quorum and notify the Commission. The Secretary noted there will be one application to review at the next meeting. He indicated also he would hope to have information regarding the Adult Uses Ordinance for the Commissioners to review. 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 8:31 p.m. A Chairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Ruth McLaurin TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 2-14-96 5