HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 05-25 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
STUDY SESSION
CITY HALL
MAY 25, 1989
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman Mike
Nelson at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Mike Nelson, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Lowell Ainas, Bertil Johnson,
Ellamae Sander and Kristen Mann. Also present were Director of Planning and
Inspection Ronald Warren and Planner Gary Shallcross. Chairman Nelson noted that
Commissioner Bernards was excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 11 , 1989
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to approve the
minutes of the May 11 , 1989 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in
favor: Chairman Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Johnson, Sander and Mann.
Voting against: none. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 89012 (Fina Oil and Chemical Company)
Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of
business, a request for site and building plan and special use permit approval to
construct a gas station/convenience store and car wash at the southeast corner of
66th Avenue North and Highway 252. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff
report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 89012
attached) . The Secretary also presented to the Commission a letter that he had
received that afternoon from Mr. L. T. Merrigan, an attorney representing Howard
Atkins, the property owner. He noted that Mr. Merrigan took exception with the
letter from the Planning Commission Secretary to Mr. Sam McGee regarding the
appropriateness of the site and building plan submittal. He noted that the letter
asked for action on the application at this evening's meeting. The Secretary added
that he would still recommend tabling of the application to allow the City Council to
consider instituting a moratorium on the property in question as well as other land
in the same general area, noting that the City Council has established June 12, 1989
as the date for the public hearing on that matter.
The Planner then reviewed with the Commission some changes to the plans which had
been received after the report was written. He noted that the accent band around
the top of the building still was not carried along the south and east sides and, if
considered a building treatment, should probably be continued along those sides.
He noted that the new drainage plan does propose catch basins in the three driveway
entrances, but that the Director of Public Works needs drainage calculations
submitted on the adequacy of the existing storm sewer in Willow Lane. He noted that
hydrants still had not been shown on the plan and that the addition of coniferous and
decorative trees had not been conveyed to Mr. McGee of Fina Oil last week. He
pointed out that the plans do not indicate any fencing along the east property line
as requested and that no information on the light fixtures had yet been submitted
either.
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Commissioner Johnson asked regarding access onto West River Road. He asked whether
there was not an island between the two accesses at present. The Secretary pointed
out that there would be no access onto Highway 252 itself, only onto the frontage
road where the current building has its access. Commissioner Sander asked whether
it was appropriate to ask for modification of the plans if the Commission is awaiting
action on a moratorium which might ultimately prohibit the project. The Secretary
stated that he recommended tabling of the application. He pointed out that if the
City Council does not impose a moratorium, that the proposed plans could go forward.
He recommended changes in those plans if, indeed, they were to go forward to the City
Council. He stated that if the Planning Commission approves the plans, it should be
subject to certain conditions. He pointed out that the Planning Commission has 60
days to make a recommendation on the plans and that it may well take the full 60 days
to make its recomendation. Commissioner Sander stated that 66th Avenue North is a
major access to Highway 252 for the neighborhood to the north and east, and that the
proposed service station would have a definite impact on the functioning of 66th
Avenue North. She stated she would make a motion to table the application. The
Secretary raised a point of order, noting that a public hearing has been called on
the application and recommended that the Commission hold that public hearing before
taking action on the application. Commissioner Sander withdrew her motion for
tabling for the time being.
Chairman Nelson then asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Sam
McGee, of Fina Oil and Chemical, stated that he would like to see the case reviewed on
its own merits, independent of the action on the moratorium. He stated that he felt
Fina could comply with the conditions recommended in the staff report. He stated
that he would work with staff on the question of the building exterior; that he would
provide drainage calculations for the site for the Director of Public Works; that
they could apply for a rezoning of the land to the east from R5 to C1 in order to have a
conforming joint access at 66th Avenue North; that he had no problem revising the
landscape plan as recommended; that platting of the property would be accomplished;
that lighting measurements would also be indicated on a subsequent plan; and
finally, that he would have no problem with providing a 6' high opaque screen fence.
Mr. McGee stated that he felt the moratorium issue should be separate from the
proposal for the service station. He added that he felt there was adequate
information submitted for the Commission to make a recommendation on the plans. He
also recommended that the City Council be able to discuss both the proposed plans and
the moratorium at the same meeting.
The Secretary stated that he did not doubt that the plan revisions called for would
be made by the applicant. He pointed out, however, that the application was not
only a site and building plan application, but also a special use permit
application. He questioned whether the Standards for a Special Use Permit could be
met in this case. He noted that the moratorium that the Council is considering and
the study that would be done would help to answer that question. He reminded the
Commission that there was another moratorium established by the City in 1985 in the
area of Shingle Creek Parkway and that a study was done of the area which showed that
the proposal then before the Council, but held in abeyance due to the moratorium,
would actually be beneficial. He pointed out that a study in this case might also
show that this proposal is appropriate. The Secretary stated that an office
building constructed in this area would not have as great an impact as a gas station
or a convenience food restaurant, therefore, such development could continue.
Mr. McGee asked whether a motion could be made to approve the application contingent
upon denial of the moratorium. The Secretary pointed out that the Planning
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Commission has 60 days to act on the application and he added that the submission of
the application was not in accordance with the City's policy for reviewing site and
building plans.
Commissioner Sander asked Mr. McGee whether he had tried to buy the land at the
northwest corner of the intersection at 66th and Highway 252. The Secretary
interjected that that land abutted R3 zoned land and would not be allowed for a gas
station.
PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 89012)
Chairman Nelson then opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked whether
anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Mr. L. T. Merrigan, an
attorney representing the property owner Howard Atkins, explained his letter to Mr.
Warren to the Planning Commission. He stated that the Planning Commission was well
aware that a service station was proposed for the property that was the subject of
the rezoning. He stated that he took umbrage that the Secretary stated that the
plan was suddenly dropped on them. He pointed out that Mr. Atkins had met with City
staff in September of 1988 and had told them of the proposal at that time. He went on
to explain that the rezoning of land was proposed at the staff's suggestion. The
rezoning ultimately went through numerous hearings and public meetings, he
explained, and was eventually withdrawn. A site and building plan and special use
permit were subsequently submitted. He concluded that the Planning Commission has
been aware of the proposed use of the property for some time and should not have
difficulty acting on the application.
Chairman Nelson stated that he also took umbrage at some of the assumptions in Mr.
Merrigan Is comments. He stated that there was a great deal of difference between a
concept plan and a detailed site and building plan submittal which can be reviewed by
staff and the Planning Commission. He stated that he did not think the basic issue
in question was the proposed building, but rather the land use allowed by the
existing zoning. He stated that the moratorium which is being considered by the
City Council would take the question of the land use of the property into
consideration in a study. Commissioner Malecki pointed out to Mr. Merrigan that
the Planning Commission was taking its time to review plan revisions recommended by
staff because the plans were not adequate as submitted. She stated that the
Commission does not normally spend its time doing this task. She stated that the
proper procedure was for plans to be ironed out between staff and a developer before
a formal submittal was even made so that the Commission can review plans which
generally meet ordinance requirements. Mr. Merrigan stated that he had responded
to Mr. Warren's letter to Mr. McGee.
The Secretary stated that he also took some exception with Mr. Merrigan Is comments.
He stated that the rezoning was considered by the Planning Commission. He agreed
that the staff and the Planning Commission were certainly aware that a gas station
was proposed. He pointed out that the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group
recommended rezoning of the entire block to C1. He also pointed out that staff
never had a full set of plans to review while the rezoning was in process, only a
concept plan. He concluded by pointing out the applicant is back to looking at a
rezoning question with the shared access with the property to the east which is zoned
R5. He pointed out that such access is not permitted under City ordinance and that
some rezoning would have to take place to allow for the access onto 66th in the
location proposed.
Mr. Merrigan stated that the emphasis of the rezoning review changed to a concern
regarding the gas station use. The Secretary responded that the staff was
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concerned with general land use questions not simply the proposed gas station use.
He invited Mr. Merrigan to review the record to see some of the comments made by staff
in the reports and at the public meetings regarding the land use question involved in
the rezoning. The Planner asked Mr. Merrigan why a site and building plan was not
submitted with the rezoning. He pointed out that he had told Mr. McGee and Mr.
Atkins in March that it would be appropriate to submit development plans with the
rezoning so that the Planning Commission and the neighborhood could see what would
result from the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Howard Atkins, the owner of the property, stated that City staff had told him to
submit the rezoning application first. The Secretary agreed that rezoning of
property was the first priority item in providing access to 66th for the commercial
property and still continues to be an issue since the rezoning was withdrawn. Mr.
McGee explained that the rezoning was withdrawn because of the proposed moratorium.
He asked whether the moratorium would be applied if Fina were not proposed at all.
The Secretary stated that the land use issue presented by the rezoning would still
have been studied. He pointed out that a previous development proposal for an
office use in this area had received approval by the City and could still be allowed
under the moratorium.
Mr. Jim Neuberger of 6546 Willow Lane then briefly addressed the Commission. He
stated that he represented the neighbors in the area and that nobody wanted to see a
big gas station. He stated that it would increase the traffic count on local
streets tremendously. He urged the Commission not to give Fina more land for a
bigger gas station. He stated that if there is a moratorium to study land use in the
area, it should address the traffic problems presently experienced on local
streets. He concluded by stating that the station would add traffic onto 66th
Avenue North and even onto Willow Lane.
Chairman Nelson asked the Commission for its comments. Commissioner Ainas stated
that he was not convinced that the proposal was in conformance with the Standards for
Special Use Permits. He stated that he favored tabling of the application until the
City Council could act one way or another on the moratorium. Commissioner Malecki
stated that she agreed with Commissioner Ainas and also stated that she did not feel
the plans were presently in order.
ACTION TABLING APPLICATION NO. 89012 (Fina Oil and Chemical Company, Inc.)
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to table Application
No. 89012 and continue the public hearing until the June 15, 1989 Planning
Commission meeting, with direction to the applicant to revise the plans as
recommended in the staff report. Voting in favor: Chairman Nelson, Commissioners
Malecki, Ainas, Johnson, Sander and Mann. Voting against: none. The motion
passed.
APPLICATION NOS. 89013 AND 89014 (Steve Fiterman/Superamerica)
The Secretary then introduced the next two items of business, a request for site and
building plans and special use permit approval to construct a gas
station/convenience store and a strip shopping center on the south side of 66th
Avenue North between Camden Avenue North and Highway 252, and a request for
preliminary plat approval to resubdivide the same land. The Secretary reviewed the
contents of the staff reports regarding these two applications (see Planning
Commission Information Sheets for Application Nos. 89013 and 89014 attached). The
Secretary added that he did not believe that the impact of the proposed service
station would be greater than the impact of the existing station.
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Chairman Nelson asked whether the parking of delivery trucks behind the shopping
center would be acceptable. The Secretary explained that the Fire Department is
not concerned with parking of trucks in a fire lane as long as the driver is
available. He stated that the parking of trucks overnight would not be acceptable
and is not expected. Commissioner Sander inquired as to the location of the
existing Superamerica station. The Secretary pointed out on the transparency that
the existing station is located somewhat north and east of the proposed building
location. Commissioner Sander pointed out that people from the Superamerica could
exit onto Camden Avenue North. The Secretary acknowledged that this was possible,
but that it would probably not be used very often. There followed a brief
discussion regarding exiting from the Superamerica site.
Chairman Nelson asked the applicants whether they had anything to add. Mr. Ron
Krank, the architect for the shopping center, briefly reviewed the history of the
project with the Planning Commission. He stated that he had been hired in 1986 by
the owner, Mr. Fiterman, to design the project. He stated that he had met with staff
designing preliminary layouts of the site and that during the process found it would
be advantageous to work with Superamerica on a combined site and building plan. He
noted that there had been numerous meetings with people from Superamerica and with
City staff. He stated that the lighting recommended along the wall behind the
building would be provided with shields to direct the light downward. Chairman
Nelson asked whether there was any problem with the recommendation on the
landscaping. Mr. Krank responded in the negative. He stated that, if the trees
are far enough apart to not hide the building, there should be no problem with
providing shade trees along 66th.
Commissioner Malecki asked when the old Superamerica would be demolished and the new
Superamerica built. Mr. Krank responded that he was not sure what the timing would
be on the demolition of the existing Superamerica building. The Secretary stated
that the site may have to be shut down for some time during the staging of the
project. Mr. Bud Kaupp, of Superamerica, stated that it would be necessary to shut
the station down temporarily during construction.
The Secretary pointed out that there was some question as to a possible convenience
food restaurant to be located in the shopping center. He pointed out that such a
restaurant could not abut R3 zoned property across a street. He explained that the
restaurants were primarily carry out restaurants and that the applicants may look at
an appeal and/or an ordinance amendment to allow the restaurants within the
building.
The Secretary then requested representatives of Superamerica to address the
concerns of noise and litter which had been expressed at previous public hearings.
Mr. Bud Kaupp, of Superamerica, acknowledged that the problems had been brought to
their attention. He pointed out that everything on the existing site would be
demolished, including the canopy and the speakers. He stated that Superamerica now
uses smaller speakers than were installed in the existing station. The new
speakers are down at eye level and are much smaller, he explained. He stated that
the speakers were mandated by law at all self-service stations and are used to warn
those who are smoking not to smoke while filling up their gas tank. He added that it
also establishes a contact between the consumer and Superamerica employees and
helps to prevent people from driving away without paying. Regarding litter, Mr.
Kaupp said that the problem would be addressed by the management of the new station
and that, if necessary, employees would be sent to pick up litter that blows across
the highway. The Secretary asked if there was someone that the neighbors could
contact regarding problems with the Superamerica operation. Mr. Kaupp answered
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that complaints would go directly to top management and then be assigned to an area
manager. He stated that the area manager for this station was Dave Brost.
PUBLIC HEARING (Application Nos. 89013 and 89014)
Chairman Nelson then opened the meeting for a public hearing on Application No.
89013 (a special use permit for Superamerica) and concurrently Application No.
89014 (the preliminary plat for both sites) . He asked whether anyone present
wished to speak regarding the applications. Mr. Jim Neuberger of 6546 Willow Lane
asked whether the rag papers would be eliminated when the new station is in
operation. Mr. Kaupp stated that there was no intention of doing away with those
paper window wipers, but that the management of the station will address the problem
if paper is blowing across the highway.
Mr. Dave Brost, the area manager covering the store, stated that someone would be
sent over to pick up any trash that blows away from the Superamerica station. Mr.
Neuberger responded that he was satisfied with assurances of the Superamerica
management.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Flom by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Johnson to close the public
hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Johnson asked whether there was a fence along the highway side of the
property. The Secretary responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Johnson
stated that he was concerned with the appearance of the main drags within the City.
He pointed out that paper often blows against fences lining these roadways. The
Secretary stated that maintenance of grounds on the private side of these fences
belongs to the property owner. He added, however, that maintenance of the right-
of-way area, such as cutting the weeds, is a responsibility of MN/DOT.
Commissioner Sander inquired as to the ordinance on storage of merchandise on the
sidewalks in front of the building. The Secretary responded that there are two
provisions governing such storage in the C2 zoning district. He stated that the
ordinance prohibits outside storage or display except behind opaque fences or walls
at least 6' high, but that storage in front of a building on a private pedestrian
walkway can be allowed during business hours. He added that, for gas stations,
there was a special provision to allow display within 4' of the building and at pump
islands. He added that he felt the storage of merchandise was getting out of hand.
Commissioner Sander stated that she felt it was an aesthetic annoyance to have such
merchandise stacked outside of the building and often it was impossible to walk on
the sidewalk in front of these buildings. The Secretary also pointed out that
service station are allowed three 30 day administrative land use permits for
promotional sales and sales by itinerant vendors.
Commissioner Johnson stated that sidewalks in front of convenience stores are used
used for storage, not for walking. The Secretary responded that such outdoor
storage and display is allowed under City ordinance. Commissioner Johnson asked
whether the only recourse might be to note that such storage would be limited or
prohibited on the site plan. Chairman Nelson stated that the only recourse was
really an ordinance amendment. The Secretary stated that he did not feel the City
could prohibit as a condition of approval something that is otherwise allowed by
City ordinance.
Commissioner Johnson also commented that he did not want to see the problems with the
video store that are experienced downtown. The Secretary stated that Superamerica
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would have to abide by the pornography regulations regarding display of materials
contained in City ordinance. In response to another question from Commissioner
Johnson regarding the zoning of such uses, the Secretary pointed out that the City
has video stores in other locations in the community. He noted that the City has
regulations governing massage parlors and similar uses, but that video stores have
not been considered a problem use at this point.
Commissioner Malecki asked the representatives of Superamerica what their policy
would be regarding the video store and pornographic movies. Mr. Bud Kaupp of
Superamerica stated that Superamerica was the first company to remove Playboy and
other similar magazines from its racks. He stated that no pornographic videos
would be rented at Superamerica.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 89013 (Steve
Fiterman/Superamerica
Following further discussion there was a motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by
Commissioner Mann to recommend approval of Application No. 89013 subject to the
following conditions:
1. The special use permit is issued to Superamerica for the
construction and operation of a convenience store/gas station.
No other uses are comprehended.
2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes,
ordinances and regulations and any violation thereof may be
grounds for revocation.
3. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance
of permits.
4. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to
review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of
permits.
5. A site performance agreement and supporting financial gurantee
(in an amount to be determined by the City Manger for each of the
two sites) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits.
6. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. No
dumpsters shall be permitted behind the shopping center
building.
7. The buildings are 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.
8. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all
landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance.
9. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to
Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
10. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and
driving areas.
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11. The applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the property,
improvements and utility service lines, prior to release of the
performance guarantee.
12. The property owner shall enter into an Easement and Agreement for
Maintenance and Inspection of Utility and Storm Drainage Systems
prior to the issuance of permits.
13. The replat of the property shall receive final approval and be
filed at the County prior to the issuance of permits for
construction.
14. The cross access and cross parking agreement covering the two
lots shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, shall be
executed by the property owners, and shall be filed with the
titles to the properties at the County prior to the issuance of
building permits.
15• Partial vacation of the 60' wide utility easement along the
common property line shall be approved by ordinance prior to the
issuance of permits for the shopping center.
16. Property monuments for the plat shall be installed and inspected
prior to release of the performance guarantee.
17. The plans shall be revised prior to consideration by the City
Council to indicate:
a) At least two additional shade trees in the greenstrip
adjacent to 66th Avenue North and at least two shade trees in
the greenstrip behind the shopping center.
b) The grading plan shall indicate a break in the grade at the
property line along Camden in the driveway behind the
shopping center to contain all runoff off-site.
c) The bulding elevation shall indicate wall lighting for
security purposes along the back side of the shopping center.
Such wall lights shall be shielded to focus the light
downward.
Voting in favor: Chairman Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Johnson, Sander
and Mann. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 89014 (Steve
Fiterman/Superamerica
Motion by Commissioner Sander seconded by Commissioner Mann to recommend approval
of Application No. 89014, subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the
City ordinances.
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3. The cross access and cross parking agreement covering the two
lots shall be executed by the property owners and filed with the
titles to the properties at the County prior to the issuance of
building permits.
4. Partial vacation of the utility easement straddling the common
property line shall be subject to normal ordinance procedure and
shall be accomplished prior to the issuance of building permits
for the shopping center.
5. Property monuments for the plat shall be installed and inspected
prior to release of the site performance guarantee.
6. The applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the
City stipulating the payment of special assessments for public
improvements and the responsibility for subdivision
improvements. Said subdivision agreement shall be executed
prior to final plat approval.
Voting in favor: Chairman Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Johnson, Sander
and Mann. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 89015 (Toys R Us)
The Secr-e-E—ary Ren ntroduced the next item of business, a request for preliminary
plat approval to combine into a single parcel the land on which the present C.O.M.B.
and old Marc's Big Boy restaurant are located. The Secretary reviewed the contents
of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No.
89015 attached) .
Following the Secretary's report, Chairman Nelson asked the applicant whether he
had anything to add. Mr. Wasyl Hnatiw, representing Toys R Us, stated he had
nothing to add to the report.
Commissioner Sander asked whether the present buildings would be torn down. Mr.
Hnatiw responded in the affirmative that both buildings would be demolished.
Chairman Nelson asked when the demolition would take place. Mr. Hnatiw responded
that it would be as soon as a contractor could be selected.
PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 89015)
Chairman Nelson then opened the meeting for a public hearing on Application No.
89015. He noted that there was no one else present to speak on the application and
called for a motion to close the public hearing.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public
hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION 89015 (Toys R Us)
Motion by Commissioner Mann seconded by Commissioner Johnson to recommend approval
of Application No. 89015, subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 35 of the
City ordinances.
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3. Monuments to be installed pursuant to the plat shall be inspected
prior to release of the performance guarantee for the Toys R Us
development.
4. The applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the
City stipulating the payment of special assessments for public
improvements and the responsibility for subdivision
improvements. Said subdivision agreement shall be executed
prior to final plat approval.
Voting in favor: Chairman Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Johnson, Sander
and Mann. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Secretary informed the Commission that there would be no review of the tax
increment district boundary at this evening's meeting, but that it would be
considered at the June 15, 1989 meeting.
a) PUD ORDINANCE
The Secretary asked the Commission whether they had any comments on the proposed PUD
Ordinance. Commissioner Ainas suggested that a dollar value threshold be
established for buildings constructed in PUD districts. The Secretary
acknowledged that this suggestion had been made before and apologized for having no
draft language. Commissioner Ainas suggested that such a threshold would deny a
use such as public storage from being considered as a Planned Unit Development. The
Planner stated that he had discussed the dollar value threshold with Brad Hoffman,
the City's Economic Development Authority Coordinator, and that Mr. Hoffman had
expressed concern that it might reduce flexibility in dealing with potential
developers. Commissioner Ainas pointed out that Bloomington set a 1980 dollar
value threshold in its PUD Ordinance. The Planner asked whether a building-to-land
ratio of value would be more flexible, requiring the value of construction to go up
as the value of the land went up. Commissioner Ainas expressed concern about the
Lynbrook Bowl site. He stated that someone could propose a two-storey office
building there which he considered a waste of a good location.
The Secretary stated that a PUD Ordinance would allow a form of contract zoning.., He
stated that a PUD district would allow uses not normally allowed in the underlying
zoning district. He gave an example of residential and commercial mixed uses such
as a nightclub and an apartment building in a single development. He stated that
each development would be negotiated and that a development agreement would be
hammered out on a case-by-case basis. In response to a question from Commissioner
Ainas, the Secretary stated that the City is trying to get quality development, but
that sometimes it is limited by its own regulations. A PUD Ordinance, he went on,
would allow greater flexibility.
Commissioner Ainas also suggested the possibility of mandating a minimum square
footage for PUD parcels. He stated that such a mechanism might force high-rise
development and avoid underutilization. The Secretary stated that the City is
seeking flexibility with the ordinance, especially for redevelopment.
Commissioner Ainas again stated that a low-rise development on the Lynbrook site
would be a waste. The Secretary stated that he would bring back some revisions in
the PUD Ordinance in the future. He also stated that the group home study would be
coming back.
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There was a brief discussion of the trucks parked at the service station at 69th and
Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary explained the conditions applying to those
trucks.
Chairman Nelson noted that this was his last meeting with the Planning Commission.
He expressed to the Commission and the staff that it has been a pleasure working with
them and wished them luck in the future. The Secretary expressed his thanks to
Chairman Nelson for serving on the Commission and for being Chairman.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission.
The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
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