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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 06-13 PCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMIISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JUNE 13, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Willson at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Donald Booth, and Dianne Reem were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Arlene Bergfalk. Commissioner Holmes entered the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Commissioner MTickelson was excused. Commissioner Palm did not attend. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -MAY 16. 1996 There was a motion by Commissioner Booth seconded by Commissioner Reem to approve the minutes of the May 16, 1996 minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. CHAIRPERSON'S EXPLANATION Chair Willson explained the Planning Commission's role as 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. 96005 Chair Willson introduced Application No. 96005, a request from North Memorial Health Care for rezoning and site and building plan approval through the Planned United Development (PUD) process to provide residential hospice care for more than six clients on the property at 4201-58th Avenue North. The Secretary presented the staff report and used overhead transparencies to show the location and revised, more detailed site and building plans for the proposed hospice facility (See details in Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 96005 dated 6-13-96 attached). Mr. Warren noted the Application was before the Commission on April 25, 1996 (see minutes and detailed Information Sheet dated 4-25-96)and subsequently considered at a special meeting of the Southwest Neighborhood Advisory Group (see minutes dated 5-9-96). 6-13-96 1 During the presentation, the Secretary referenced the City Engineer's June 13, 1996 report reviewing the proposed site and grading plan for this Application. Mr. Warren reported that the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission accepted the applicant's proposal at its June 13 meeting. The Secretary reviewed the considerations and conditions outlined in a draft resolution entitled "Resolution Regarding Recommended Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 96005 Submitted by North Memorial Health Care". Chair Willson called for questions from the Commission members. Commissioner Boeck inquired whether all utilities will be connected to the City and whether approval of the Resolution includes an occupancy permit. Mr. Warren stated all utilities will be connected to the City's service lines and that approval does not include an occupancy permit, which would be issued only after all inspections relating to construction have been completed. PUBLIC HEARING(APPLICATION NO. 96005 Chair Willson asked for a motion to re-open the public hearing, tabled on 4-25-96, on the request for rezoning from R-1 to PUD/R1 and site and building plans approval through the PUD process to provide residential hospice care for more than six clients at the North Residential Hospice, 4201-58th Avenue North. There was a motion by Commissioner Booth seconded by Commissioner Holmes to re-open the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m., called for additional questions from the Commissioners and invited comments from the public. Mr. Ernie Engel, Vice President of Property and Facilities,North Memorial Health Care, stated he had no further additions to the Secretary's presentation, but would answer Commissioners' questions. Chair Willson inquired whether the required curb and gutter installation on the access drive is acceptable. Mr. Engel stated it will be provided. Commissioner Boeck presented a number of questions regarding the proposed site and grading plan that provides for a 100 year flood elevation of 855.5 rather than the actual elevation of 856.0 shown in City and Watershed records. Mr. Paul Page, representing HK Group, Inc., project consultant, explained details of the compensatory volume and surface area to be provided and answered specific concerns expressed by Commissioner Boeck regarding the flood plain area. It was reiterated that the Watershed Commission accepted the Applicant's site and grading plan and that approved plans would have to comply with the 856.0 elevation as the 100 year flood elevation for Twin Lake. Mr. Page responded to Commissioners' concerns regarding the viability of transplantation of trees within the site and replacement and maintenance plans for landscaping on the site. 6-13-96 2 Following discussion, the Commissioners accepted the site and grading plans submitted by the Applicant. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chair Willson called for further comments from the public. Commissioner Boeck moved and Commissioner Booth seconded to close the public hearing on Application No. 96005, at 8:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Boeck recommended clarifying language to condition 3 in the first enumeration in the Resolution regarding the allowed variation from the Zoning Ordinance; and in the second enumeration to condition 10 regarding Watershed Commission acceptance; and condition 11 in the second enumeration regarding development agreement approvals. The Commissioners agreed to the recommended changes. Commissioner Boeck expressed concern regarding the requirement of curb and gutter installation in the access drive leading to the site from County Road 10 (condition 7). He explained that the extra cost for such installation is not warranted because traffic into the site will be limited and existing drainage is adequate. Further, he strongly supported preserving the area's natural conditions by eliminating unnecessary use of concrete. In response to Commissioner Boeck's concerns, Messrs. Warren and Willson pointed out that such curb and gutter installation is required by Ordinance, therefore consistent administration of regulations is proper. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 96005 Commissioner Boeck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 96005 SUBMITTED BY NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Holmes and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck,Booth,Holmes, and Reem, and none voted against the same, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Council will consider the recommendation at its June 24 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Commissioners will require that the application be returned to the Commission for re-consideration. Chair Willson left the meeting at this point (8:37 p.m.). Commissioner Holmes assumed the position of Chair pro tem. OTHER BUSINESS 6-13-96 3 The Secretary reported that requests for approval of installation of communication towers/antenna have increased recently. For the Commissioners'information,Mr. Warren reviewed the City's current policy regarding such installations and answered their questions. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck seconded by Commissioner Booth to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Chairperson Recorded and transcribed by: Arlene Bergfalk TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 6-13-96 4