HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 11-30 PCP • PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
NOVEMBER 30, 1995
STUDY SESSION
1 . Call to Order - 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - October 12, 1995
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.
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5. Roland Morgan 95013
Special Use Permit request to operate a home barber shop at 6115 Aldrich
Avenue North.
6. 1996 Meeting Schedule (Proposed)
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 95013
Applicant: Roland A. Morgan
`.ocation: 6115 Aldrich Avenue North
Request: Special Use Permit
The applicant, Roland A. Morgan, requests special use permit approval to operate a barbershop
in the basement of his home at 6115 Aldrich Avenue North. The property in question is the
third house north of 61st Avenue on the west side of Aldrich Avenue, and is zoned R-1. It is
bounded on the north, west, and south by single family homes and on the east by Aldrich
Avenue. Home barbershops are classified as special home occupations in the City's Zoning
Ordinance and require the approval of a special use permit.
The applicant has submitted a brief letter (see attached copy) in which he describes the
proposed home occupation. In it, he states that the proposal is for a part-time barbering
operation in the basement of his home. He proposes operating the barber service no more than
24 hours per week (many times, fewer hours) and notes that it is strictly a one-man operation.
Mr. Morgan has operated a barbershop in north Minneapolis for over 30 years, and is now
retiring. In fact, he has reduced his barbering in its current location to three days per week. He
notes in his letter that his business in down to an average of 12-15 customers per week and
he would like to offer his barbering services on a reduced basis in his home, primarily for his
regular clientele who he has served over the years.
The applicant notes that his driveway can hold up to six cars, and because he plans operating
i, an appointment-only basis will he rarely need to be able to park more than two cars at one
time. He also indicates that he plans to have fire extinguishers at both the top and bottom of
the stairway leading to the basement operation.
The staff's biggest concern with any proposed home occupation involving beauty or barber
services is that it be done on an appointment-only basis, rather than trying to attract walk-in
traffic. This way, on-street parking can be avoided and the traffic coming and going to the
operation is held to a minimum, thus, not causing an inconvenience to surrounding properties.
The Building Inspector has reviewed the Morgan home and the location for the proposed barber
service. He finds no problem with conducting the barber service in the home but has
recommended that a handrail be provided in an area leading to the basement location and that a
smoke detector be installed, as well.
All in all, we see this proposal as being a very low-level home occupation, based on the
submittal of the applicant. The level of activity should be well below other beauty or barber
services approved by the City Council as special home occupations in the past.
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A public hearing has been scheduled and notices of the Planning Commission's consideration
have been sent to neighboring property owners.
It appears that this home occupation will be very low key and should not cause problems in the*
neighborhood if it is conducted in the manner outlined by the applicant. Therefore, we would
recommend approval of this special use permit, subject at least to the following conditions:
1 . This special use permit is granted only for a home barbershop with a single
operator. The use may not be altered or expanded in any way without first
securing an amendment to this special use permit.
2. This special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation.
3. All parking associated with this home occupation shall be off-street on improved
space provided by the applicant.
4. The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Customers shall be served on an appointment-only basis.
5. The applicant shall install a smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the area of the
home occupation, and shall provide extended handrails leading to the basement
area.
6. A current copy of the applicant's state license shall be submitted to the City prior .
to the issuance of the special use permit.
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