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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 07-17 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 JULY 17, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair pro tern Dianne Reem at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Dianne Reem, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Stephen Erdmann, Rex Newman, and Brian Walker were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Arlene Bergfalk. Commissioner Tim Willson was excused. Commissioner Mark Holmes entered the meeting at 7:46 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 26, 1997 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Walker,to approve the minutes of the June 26, 1997 meeting, as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioners Newman and Reem abstained. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION C air Reem explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the C mmission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,the C mmission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. APPLICATION N . 97009 H.T.P.O., INC. Chair Reem introduced Application No. 97009, a request submitted by H.T.P.O., Inc. on behalf of Shingle Creek Hospitality, LLP, for approval of a preliminary Registered Land Survey (RLS) to divide Tract B, RLS 1619, into two parcels. The property, zoned PUD/I-1, is located at 2050 Freeway Boulevard. Warren presented the staff report using overhead transparencies to describe the location of the 4.12 acre site. (See attached Planning Commission Application Information Sheet dated 7-17-97.) The westerly parcel,Tract A,will be a 1.8155 acre parcel on which the AmericInn,an 84 unit hotel, is currently under construction. The easterly parcel, Tract B, will be a 2.3046 acre parcel, and is proposed to be marketed for restaurant use. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved under Application No. 96020 for the AmericInn. At that time, the owners expressed their intent to find additional use for the property. This subdivision creates a separate tract for each use and requires an amendment to the previously approved PUD when a restaurant proposal comes forward. The preliminary RLS provides for adequate parking for the AmericInn and shared accesses for the two tracts. A cross access easement and various existing easement documents that continue with this division must be filed with the final RLS. These include parking,building setbacks, drainage and holding pond easements. Mr. Warren noted that a condition of approval for the hotel PUD that prohibits the undeveloped area (Tract B)to be used for fast food/convenience food restaurant,or a gasoline service station remains in effect. In addition,the City Engineer will ascertain the status of easements for water and sewer lines for appropriate attachment to the RLS. Mr. Warren stated the RLS appears to be in order and recommended approval subject to three conditions outlined in the staff report. Chair Reem called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Newman inquired about the difference between a RLS and customary platting. It was explained that this application does not include any public dedications or easements since they currently exist, and corresponds with the filing method of adjoining properties. A declaration of existing easements is,however, filed with the RLS,which describes the shared mutual agreements between the surrounding properties. Commissioner Boeck requested clarification on various easements, inquired about the location of the water main,use of the sewer system,and noted that the proposed Tract B parcel urgently requires mowing. Mr. Warren and Mr. Lloyd Pugh, surveyor, representing the applicant, responded to Boeck's questions. Commissioner Reem inquired about the restaurant plans for Tract B. According to Mr. Pugh, the parcel has not yet been sold by the owner,therefore,no information regarding its use is available at this time. Commissioner Erdmann suggested that an east/west re-orientation of the drainage pond located on Tract B could make more efficient use of the parcel. Mr. Pugh indicated that when Tract B is developed,such consideration would involve the surrounding property owners that mutually oversee the purpose of that detention pond. PUBLIC HEARING(APPLICATION NO. 97009. H.T.P.O..INC.I There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck,seconded by Commissioner Holmes to open the public hearing on Application No. 97009 at 8:07 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. There being no public comments, upon motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, the public hearing on Application No. 97009,closed at 8:07 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 7-17-97 2 The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the preliminary Registered Land Survey di riding Tract B, RLS 1619 into two parcels, subject to certain conditions. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 97009 H.T.P. INC. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Holmes,to recommend to the Council that it approve Application No. 97008, a request submitted by H.T.P.O., Inc., to divide Tract B, RLS 1619, into two parcels to be known as Tracts A & B, of a yet unnumbered Registered Land Survey (RLS), subject to the following conditions: 1. The final RLS is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final RLS is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. Appropriate driveway and cross access easements shall be developed and filed with the titles to the properties in question. These easements are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney prior to final RLS approval. Voting for: Chair pro tem Holmes, Commissioners Boeck, Erdmann,Newman, Reem,and Walker. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the recommendation at its Monday,July 28, 1997 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. ORDINANCE AMENDIN CHAPTER 35 REGARDING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN THE R-1 AND R-2 ZONING DISTRICTS Mr. Warren directed the Commissioners' attention to the draft ordinance amendment based on the Commission's discussion at its May 29 and June 26 meetings. He reviewed the changes which consolidates accessory building regulations into one zoning ordinance, eliminates the 1000 sq. ft. limitation on the size of a single accessory building, and utilizes the State Building Code to limit the Size of an accessory building. The ordinance states that no accessory building shall be provided with sanitary sewer facilities, no more than two accessory buildings shall be permitted on any one residential premises, and the total ground coverage of the accessory building or buildings shall not ex eed the ground coverage of the principal building/residence. A clarifying phrase is also added to Section 35-310, l.b.9: "The renting of not more than two sleeping rooms in the principal building by a resident family,providing adequate off-street parking is provided." Mr. Warren noted that on June 26 the Commissioners tabled final action on the amendment to this meeting pending Commissioner Newman's comments. Commissioner Newman stated that after careful review of the issues, he concurs with the proposed ordinance amendments as outlined by the Secretary. 7-17-97 3 ACTION REGARDING AMENDING CHAPTER 35 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman,seconded by Commissioner Holmes,to recommend to the Council that it approve An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances regarding Buildings in R1 and R2 Districts. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren informed the Commissioners that the July 31 study session is canceled, and the next meeting of the Commission will be on Thursday, August 14, 1997. He noted the next meeting of the Comprehensive Plan task force is on Monday, July 21. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 4 Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Arlene Bergfalk TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 7-17-97 4