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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-25 PCM Amended 5-20-96 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 APRIL 25, 1996 CALL O nRD The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:332 p.m. RO ALL Chairperson Tim Willson,Commissioners Donald Booth,Mark Holmes,Dianne Reem,and Graydon Boeck. Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Ruth McLaurin Commissioner Mickelson was excused from the meeting and Commissioner Kathryn Palm was absent. APP ES FFRRU RY28 1996 There was a motion by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Reem to approve the minutes of the February 28, 1996,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. 005 Chairperson Willson introduced the first item of business, a request from North Memorial Health Care for rezoning and site and building process, to provide residential hospice carplan o approval, through clients he Unit Development addressed as 4201 58th Avenue North. property currently The Secretary presented the staff report,used overhead transparencies to show the location and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 96005, attached). 4-25-96 1 Commissioner Boeck inquired as to the Watershed Commission review. The Secretary noted this is because the property is adjacent to a water body. Commissioner Boeck inquired if they would review the application. The Secretary indicated although there should not be much to review, they would review any runoff issues. Commissioner Boeck inquired if there was a concern if the property does not stay a hospice. The Secretary noted there could be restrictions on the use of the property as a hospice. Conversion to another use would be subject to City approval. It is anticipated, however,that the hospice would be a long-term use. Commissioner Booth inquired as to who would maintain the access to the property, since it is through City property. The Secretary indicated the access drive would be maintained by the facility. Commissioner Reem inquired if Crystal residents were notified during any informational meetings. The Secretary stated he was not aware of any mailings to Crystal residents, but he was not in charge of the mailings, the North Memorial Health Care people took care of that. Commissioner Holmes inquired as to the status of the property which the City owns over which access to this site is provided. The Secretary indicated the property is owned by the City and a drainage flow thru the site to Twin Lake is maintained. The Secretary indicated the City has no intentions at this time to improve the area any more than trails, or walkways. The property is designated as Public Open Space. Commissioner Boeck inquired if the area would be filled. The Secretary noted there are strict regulations regarding fill with the 100-year flood elevation. Commissioner Boeck expressed concern regarding the maintenance of the shoreline. PUBLIC HEARING(APPLICATION NO 96005) Chairperson Willson asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request for rezoning and site and building plan approval, through the Planned Unit Development process, to provide a residential hospice care facility, at 8:15 p.m. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck 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. Jerry Pedlar, Director of Facilities Management Services for North Memorial Health Care, indicated the property had been donated. He noted notices had been sent to some residents in Crystal inviting them to this neighborhood meeting. He indicated the residential hospice facility should be a win-win situation for both the City and the facility. 4-25-96 2 Commissioner Holmes inquired if there is a Lake Association, that perhaps should be informed of the upcoming Neighborhood meeting. Commissioner Boeck indicated there is an Association for Twin Lake. Commissioner Boeck inquired as to how many patients there would be per nurse. Ms. Becky Woll, Director of the Hospice Program, noted the ratio would depend upon the level of acuity. There would be one registered nurse and one or two assistants at any one time. A maximum of three persons,24-hours a day. She indicated the facility would be licensed by the State of Minnesota and be under all regulations required by the State Health Department. Commissioner Holmes inquired if the applicant was intending on keeping the sanctuary for wildlife. Mr. Pedlar indicated this was one of the attractions of the site. Chair Willson indicated the purpose of this Public Hearing was merely preliminary and the Planning Commission would forward the application to the Southwest Neighborhood Advisory Group for additional review and comment. Mr. Pedlar commented it is the goal of the facility to be good neighbor. Chair Willson asked for any further comments from the audience. Mr. Kevin Sitter, 5725 June Avenue, inquired as to how many rooms would be available and how many residents would there be. Ms. Becky Woll indicated the regulation set by the State is a limit of eight residents. Mr. Sitter inquired if there would be additional parking needed and if this would change the topography. Mr. Pedlar noted this may be a bit premature because all of the plans are not quite finished yet. Mr. Sinner inquired as to the drive access, would it be black top. The Secretary noted the City does not require this for a single-family residence, but it would be appropriate in this case. Mr. Roger Johnson, 5701 June Avenue, expressed concern for any change in the topography. He noted there are transmission poles on the property. Commissioner Boeck suggested that the City Engineer could contact Northern States Power regarding the poles. Mr. Bill Hawes, 3612 53rd Avenue, inquired if the property would be served by city water and sewer. The Secretary indicated that would be correct. Mr. Hawes encouraged any kind of berming along the property that could be added along with the trees for screening. The Secretary noted it goes back to the Watershed requirements regarding adding any fill to the area. Mr. Hawes also noted adding a dock for boats might be a benefit for the patients. 4-25-96 Mr. Pedlar noted in regard to the dock, the facility has no intention of adding a dock, for various reasons. Chair Willson noted the Planning Commission will see more definite plans when the application returns to the Commission after review by the neighborhood advisory group. Chairperson Willson called for any more questions for the applicant or for anyone else to speak at the public hearing. TABLE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Reem to table the public hearing and refer the application to the Southwest Neighborhood Advisory Group for review and comment. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary noted the moratorium regarding the Adult Use Code has been extended until November 30, 1996. The Secretary noted the next meeting would be on May 16, 1996 and there is a Preliminary Plat application, and possibly more applications available for the meeting. Chair Willson inquired about the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Secretary noted the contract with BRW should be before the City Council within the next month. Brief discussion was held regarding current projects within the City. Chair Willson noted the recent legislation that would have helped Brookdale Mall with future state funding was vetoed by the Governor. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Chairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Ruth McLaurin TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial Minutes Amended 5-20-96 4-25-96 4