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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 12-08 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER December 8, 1994 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - November 17, 1994 4. Chairperson's Explanation 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. 5. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company 94015 Request for site and building plan approval to construct a 1,456 square foot addition to the inspection area and remodeling of general office area located at 5930 Shingle Creek • Parkway. 6. Brookdale Covenant Church 94016 Request for special use permit and site and building plan approval to construct a 12,500 square foot recereation area addition to the existing church located at 5139 Brooklyn Boulevard. 7. Tax Increment Financing Plan (8:30 p.m.) Representatives of Publicorp, Inc. will be making an informative presentation regarding Tax Increment Financing District No. 03. (A Resolution is attached for the Planning Commission's consideration). 9. Other Business a) 1995 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule 10. Discussion Items 11. Adjournment Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 94015 Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Location: 5930 Shingle Creek Parkway Request: Site and Building Plan Approval The applicant, Mr. Robert Gontarek on behalf of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, is requesting site and building plan approval for a 1,456 square foot addition to the existing State Farm Automobile Insurance Office and Claims Inspection facility at 5930 Shingle Creek Parkway. The addition is to the existing vehicle inspection area located on the easterly side of the building and the project also involves remodeling of the general office area including the upgrading of restrooms to ADA requirements. The property in question is zoned C2 (commerce) and office/service uses such as this are considered a permitted use in this zoning district. The site is located at the southeasterly corner of Shingle Creek Parkway and John Martin Drive and is bounded along the west and north respectively by these streets: on the east by the Audio King facility; and on the south by the U.S. West building. ACCESS/PARKING Access to the property is along Shingle Creek Parkway at about the center of the site (right in, right out only) and on John Martin Drive at the northeasterly corner of the property. The accesses will be unchanged. Parking is along the southerly side of the building and the applicant is proposing to reconfigure and restripe the parking lot. Currently parking is 90° parking with drive lanes running north/south. They are proposing to reconfigure the parking in an east/west fashion which makes more spaces closer to the building. The parking requirement for this 12,086 square foot building is 60. The reconfigured parking allows for 83 parking spaces (Note: a full retail use of this building would require 66 parking spaces). Parking for this facility is not an issue and is more than adequate to meet the ordinance requirements for this use. The reconfiguration of the parking lot will necessitate the relocation of an existing light pole which is located in the center of the parking lot. DRAINAGE/GRADING/UTILITIES No significant alterations are being made with respect to this part of the plan. A catch basin located in the center of the parking lot conveys storm water through existing storm sewer to the City storm sewer facilities in Shingle Creek Parkway. Some alterations are being made in the existing curb, north of the inspection facility to accommodate site circulation. Also concrete curb is being repaired at various locations around the parking lot.- Repair to damaged asphalt paving is also proposed as a part of this project. This site, which is 1.8 acres, is not required to be reviewed by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission as part of this project. 12-08-94 1 i Planning Commission Information Sheet BUILDING As mentioned, the building addition would be to the existing vehicle inspection area which is currently an approximate 52' by 28' appendage to the easterly side of the building. This area contains 8 overhead doors (4 on the northerly side and 4 on the southerly side). The addition will about double the size of this area. Internally the applicant proposes to construct customer services offices into a portion of the existing inspection area and remove 2 overhead doors, 1 on the north side and 1 on the south side so that only 6 overhead doors serve the vehicle inspection area. Also, other office remodeling will take place throughout the building as well as restroom remodeling. They are planning on doing the remodeling in 3 phases in order to keep the facility operational throughout construction. While the vehicle inspection area is closed and being remodeled, they plan to have a 20' by 30' tent to be located along the south side of the building in the parking lot for estimating purposes. This tent would be up until the inspection area is complete. In Phase II, which consists of the office and restroom remodeling, the applicant plans to locate a 24' by 48' mobile office trailer across the drive lane opposite the main entrance to the building in order to house office employees effected by the interior remodeling. It is my understanding that the tent will only be there until the inspection area is complete. There may be some overlap in having both the tent and the office trailer on the site at the same time, but this should be only a very short time. For the most part,the tent and the office trailer will not be on the site together. Our main concern is that these facilities not become permanent and that their location not cause significant parking problems. The building exterior is proposed to match the existing exterior. LANDSCAPING The applicant has submitted an existing site and landscape plan in response to the landscape point system. This 1.8 acre site requires 180 landscape points. Their evaluation shows only 166.5 landscape points. It appears they are proposing to add a deciduous tree at the southwest portion of the Shingle Creek Parkway greenstrip. The plan notes 17 decorative trees, however, they are not indicated on the plan. Six coniferous trees are shown on the south side of the building along with 20 shrubs. The plan calls for 70 shrubs which also, are not shown on the plan. It is recommended that the landscape plan be modified to provide at least an additional 13.5 landscape points consistent with the landscape point system. LIGHTING/TRASH As mentioned-previously, a light standard located in the center of the parking lot will be removed. Additional lighting on 30' high light poles will be located .on the south and west greenstrips next to the parking lot. The plans note that the lighting will have lenses, reflectors or shades so as to concentrate illumination on the property. The lighting plan calls for 250 watt high-pressured sodium luminators. These lights should not cause glare off of the property. 12-08-94 2 Planning Commission Information Sheet The applicant plans to construct a new trash enclosure facility on the west side of the sight. It will be a 6' high masonry enclosure with face brick to match the building and contain steel gates. It will sit on an approximate 25' by 40' concrete slab. RECOMMENDATION For the most part, with the exception of landscape plan modifications, the State Farm plans appear to be in order. Approval is recommended subject to at least the following conditions: 1. 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 final review and approval by the Engineering Department, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement in supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screen from view. 5. The building addition 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. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery, which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City ordinances. 7. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 8. Site lighting shall comply with Section 35-712 of the City ordinances and shall not cause glare beyond the boundaries of the property. 9. The landscape plan shall be modified in the following manner prior to approval by the City Council: a. 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O I 7—,a--W--- s s s s D:r�°.R; :.q71 2 P ° as 4 7d s$ i-04 DR :-�_ _. •, 1— :* -- --- £'' `ks RksI �s1EiI �ES; ! :"�°� 'R 4 _m i i•e e a e,a'r i�e}i i i i i i 13 AINII, Rt 'r \I I I. i 4 b D 1 -?? G=e '—tip'• ..��.- = s ''e E ; iP- _ A:e C9 2 � n it t I = = � a; , : � '•Ygtsfb .,F �' Y.blblsl .I'?I� ;.;:�Rl y r RD I f ai�i 1.J![ F.F.f 1!11 f!1! 63 e �_ x p v YIY,YY Y N I I p�s i : :, e, i,� I •� Planning Commission Information Sheet Applicant No. 94016 Applicant: Brookdale Covenant Church Location: 5139 Brooklyn Boulevard Request: Special Use Permit/Site and Building Plan Approval The applicant is seeking site and building plan approval and an amendment to their special use permit to construct a 12,500 square foot addition to the Brookdale Covenant Church, 5139 Brooklyn Boulevard. The addition will consist of a gymnasium/recreation area, kitchen, restrooms, entry and narthex area as well as additional classroom space. The new addition will be to the south side of the existing church building. The plan also includes the removal of the church parsonage located to the west of the church building to make room for relocated and additional parking. The property in question is zoned R1 (one-family residence) and churches and their accompanying uses are classified as special uses in this zoning district. The subject site is a triangular shaped parcel located to the south of the Brooklyn Boulevard/TH100 interchange. It is bounded by the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road on the east; TH100 on the west; and the Malmborg Greenhouse property, which is zoned R3 (multi-residential), to the south. ACCESS/PARKING Access to this property is gained through 3 curb openings off the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road on the east and from North Lilac Drive on the west. The right-of-way for North Lilac Drive ends at the very southwest corner of the church property, however, a connection from this point to the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road through the church property has been maintained for over 30 years. In fact, the City has plowed and maintained this area as a public way through the years without easement or dedication of right-of-way. Apparently there was a handshake agreement many years ago for this arrangement as there are no documents to be found that formalize it. The Church intends to modify its parking arrangement with the addition being constructed over a large portion of the south parking lot serving the Church. As mentioned, they plan to remove the parsonage and provide parking along the west side of the church building. The ordinance parking requirement for churches is based on seating capacity, one parking space for every 3 seats. No other parking requirement is applied. It should be noted that additional parking has not been required with other church additions for gymnasium/recreational areas, classrooms and meeting rooms because, generally, these areas are not utilized to a great extent while church services are going on. Conversely, church services are generally not conducted when the other facilities are being utilized. Therefore, the off street parking requirement for the Brookdale Covenant Church is 120 spaces (360 _ 3). The Church has provided us with two parking plans. One is a proof of parking showing the Church's ability to provide a total of 146 parking spaces utilizing all of the church property, meeting zoning ordinances requirements for parking set back and 15' greenstrips off public right- of-way. This, however, would mean that the connection between North Lilac and the Brooklyn 12-08-94 1 Planning Commission Information Boulevard frontage road would be eliminated or severely altered. The Engineering Department has reviewed the necessity for having a public access link between these two points and believes that it is necessary from a public safety (police and fire) standpoint. Also, traffic counts done recently in this area by the Engineering Department indicate traffic, other than church traffic, does make use of this connection between the two public streets. It is not a great traffic volume but it, nevertheless, is used by the general public. The City's options are to acquire this area for purposes of a public street; attempt to construct a street in the TH100 right-of-way with MN/DOT's approval linking North Lilac and the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road; or work out an agreement with the church to allow public access through this area. The first option would probably mean the church could not build their proposed addition because of potential loss of at least 40, and as many as 80, parking spaces if a full public right-of-way acquisition was required. The second option would be very costly, if it were done. It seems more logical to attempt to work out an agreement that meets both the City's and the Church's needs. The second plan presented by the Church shows a proposal to keep the connection open between North Lilac and the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road much as it is now, while expanding parking in the area for the Church's use. This proposal shows parking for 126 cars (6 more than required). However, it would contemplate 90* parking directly off the connecting drive and does not provide for the required 15' greenstrip and parking setbacks off the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road. The Public Services Director has indicated that given the small amount of non-church traffic and emergency traffic utilizing this area, that she can live with this type of parking arrangement. The Church would like to see the City wave the greenstrip requirements on the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road until alteration to that roadway necessitates them. The Public Services Director has indicated that the City would agree to continue to maintain this area, however, she believes that it should be clearly understood that the City will maintain only that portion open to the public. This will cause the Church to have to plow the area open for parking in the winter time. Other maintenance, such as sweeping would be continued. She also believes the Church should share the seal coating costs in the future. These are matters that can be worked out through an agreement between the City and the Church. The Church's second plan, provided necessary agreements can be reached, does seem to be an acceptable way of approaching the Church's addition. GRADING/DRAINAGE/UTILITIES The Brookdale Covenant Church property is less than 3 acres in area and does not require watershed review and approval. To date, the plans do not contain elevations so that the Engineering Department can evaluate site drainage to any great extent. Drainage for the most part sheds over land to drainage ditches in the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road right-of-way and.the TH100 right-of-way. The Engineering Department reports that there is a 16" corrugated metal drainage outlet pipe at the vary north end of the church property that has been damaged and does not function properly. This should be replaced with an 18" concrete pipe with a catch 12-08-94 2 Planning Commission Information basin to assist drainage from the site. The applicant will need to submit further information in terms of a drainage plan so that drainage can be evaluated. Along these lines we are looking at parking lot improvements, particularly in places where new bituminous will be needed, landscape areas will be placed, or walkways and new parking areas will be provided. As mentioned, the Church proposes that they not be required to add greenstrips until alteration to the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road would necessitate it. The zoning ordinance requires that all parking and perimeter driveway areas be set back at least 15' from the street right-of-way and that this area be maintained as a landscape or greenstrip area. Also, the zoning ordinance requires that B612 curb and gutter be provided around all driving and parking areas. One of the purposes of the curb and gutter requirement is to assist in providing positive drainage on a site. No storm sewer is located in close proximity to this property, therefore, it will continue to drain, for the most part, into existing drainage ditches. The greenstrip and curb and gutter requirements also provide for aesthetic improvements and protection for landscape, sidewalk and parking areas. The City takes the opportunity to bring sites into compliance with ordinance requirements as much as possible when building additions are made. Parking lot improvements generally require the installation of curb and gutter as part of that improvement. The Lutheran Church of the Master recently added on to its parking lot which required the installation of curb and gutter. They will also be required to make other site improvements as part of their PUD. I do not believe it is appropriate to forgo all greenstrip and curbing requirements. It may be possible for the Engineering Department to waive the B612 curb and gutter requirement in favor of other comparable curbing, however, curb should be provided as parking protection and around areas where walkways and landscaping are to be provided. Also, it appears that the 15' greenstrip can be provided along the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road, especially in areas where the parking lots will be disturbed for construction of new parking facilities or where landscape areas are being provided. In reviewing the two site plans submitted, it appears that greenstrips could be provided. The parking lot south and east of the addition could have 15' greenstrips with a loss of only about 3 parking spaces. A one way drive lane east of the building would be appropriate also. It also appears that the parking lot to the northeast of the existing church, which will be modified, could accommodate 15' greenstrips by perhaps eliminating 2 or 3 parking spaces. Additional parking could also be provided in other areas. It should be remembered that the plan calls for 6 parking spaces in excess of the ordinance required 120 spaces. ` I would recommend that the site plan be modified to accommodate these requirements and further evaluations be done as to where curb and gutter and/or only curbing be installed. LANDSCAPING The landscape plan consists of a proposal to provide 14 shade trees, 18 coniferous trees and 20 decorative trees for a total of 278 landscape points. This site is under 3 acres. Two hundred eighty landscape points would be required for a full 3 acre site. 12-08-94 3 Planning Commission Information Landscaping in a mixture of plantings is to be provided at the southwest corner of the site near North Lilac Drive. Shade trees are proposed on parking lot islands in the westerly parking lot as well as along the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road at the north end of the site. Shade trees are called for as well to the east of the existing building, by the east entrance to the new addition and adjacent to the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road by the south parking lot. Coniferous trees are scheduled in many of the same areas as well as 6 being provided along the west side of the existing church building, 3 by the east entrance to the new addition and 4 west of the south parking lot. Of the 20 decorative trees, 5 are proposed in the landscape area at the southwest corner of the site, 3 west of the existing church, 2 by the west entrance to the new addition, with the remainder to the east and north of the existing church. The species of trees proposed should be�indicated on the landscape plan as well. BUILDING The building elevations show the roof line of the addition to be the same height over the gymnasium and the entrance/narthex area. Ramping and an elevator are proposed to get to the upper narthex area and the classroom areas above it. The entrance/narthex area will be open to skylights. A kitchen, restrooms, conversation area and entrance to the gymnasium are all on the same level. Classrooms and a mechanical room would be above the kitchen, conversation and restroom areas. Some modifications to the upper narthex level area will be done as well with new offices to be provided. The balcony will be removed in the church proper with new slope seating added to the rear in that location. The exterior of the addition will be a brick to match the existing building. The Building Official is reviewing the plans for exiting and accessibility requirements. SPECIAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS A public hearing is scheduled for the special use permit and notices of the Planning Commission's consideration have been sent. Attached for the Commission's review is a copy of Section 35-220, Subdivision 2 of the zoning ordinance which contains the five standards for special use permits. A recommendation to approve assumes that the standards have been met. The addition of a gymnasium, kitchen, classrooms and other amenities being proposed by the Brookdale Covenant Church does not seem to be in conflict with any of the standards for special use permits contained in the zoning ordinance. Some revisions and agreements as to site improvements including greenstrips and curbing need to be indicated on the plans. If these matters can be addressed a favorable recommendation would be in order. RECOMMENDATION If the above matters can be addressed we believe a favorable recommendation could be made to the City Council subject the following conditions; 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official 12-08-94 4 Planning Commission Information with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage and utilities plans are subject to review and approval by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion of all site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building addition 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. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City ordinances. 7. A revised drainage plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Engineering Department indicating the location of curbing on the site. 8. The plans shall be modified to provide ordinance required 15' greenstrips along the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road. 9. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City approved by the City Attorney, to allow a public way connection between North Lilac Drive and the Brooklyn Boulevard frontage road through the church property. Said agreement shall address the manner in which this area shall be kept open and maintained. 10. The special use permit is granted to the applicant for the expansion of this church facility as provided in the approved site plan. Any other expansions or alterations of this site shall require further amendment to the Church's special use permit. 11. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. 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Warren, Planning Commission Secretary Subject: Resolution of the Brooklyn Center Planning Commission finding the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 03 (A Redevelopment District) and the Modification Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan and Redevelopment Plan relating thereto to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Date: December 6, 1994 On the Planning Commission's agenda is a resolution to be considered by the Planning Commission making a finding that the establishment of the Tax Increment Financing Districts and the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. A representative of Publicorp, Inc, a consulting firm retained by the City that specializes in assisting local units of government in Tax Increment Financing as well as Economic Development and Redevelopment, will be present at the Planning Commission's meeting to provide background information on the City's proposal for establishing a Tax Increment Finance District within the City. A public hearing by the City Council is scheduled for December 19, 1994. Attached for informational purposes is a copy of the Modified Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 03 (A Redevelopment District). Toward the end of this plan are maps indicating Sites A, B, and C within Tax Increment Financing District No. 03. These generally are referred to as the Brooklyn Boulevard/69th Avenue area (Site A), the Brookdale area (Site B), and the Willow Lane/252 area (Site Q. The Planning Commission is expected to review and make a finding, as the case may be, that the Tax Increment Financing Plan conforms to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the municipality as a whole. That is the recommendation contained in the resolution being presented to the Planning Commission. It should be noted that notices of the City's intention of establishing the Tax Increment Financing District have been sent to the four Independent School Districts within the City of Brooklyn Center and to Hennepin County for their review and comment. Representatives of the City of Brooklyn Center and Publicorp, Inc have met specifically with the Brooklyn Center School District officials regarding concerns they have had. It is • my understanding that School District officials' concerns have been addressed and they are not opposed to the implementation of the Plan. • A review of the Tax Increment Finance District indicates that these areas are appropriate. It should also be noted that any development or redevelopment within these districts would be done in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan recommendations for these areas. RECOMMENDATION We believe it would be appropriate for the Commission to adopt the Resolution in that the sites are appropriately zoned and are in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION FINDINF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 03 (A REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) AND THE MODIFICATION OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND THE ADOPTION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN RELATING THERETO TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has proposed to adopt the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 03 and modify the Redevelopment Plan for Housing and Development Project No. 1 (the"Plans")and has submitted the Plans to the Brooklyn Center Planning Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statures, Section 469.175, Subdivision 3; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the Plans to be determined the consistency of the Plans to the Comprehensive Plan of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Planning • Commission that the Plans are consistent with the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan. Date Todd Paulson, Mayor ATTEST: Deputy Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. •