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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 09-27 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 SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairperson Molly Malecki at 7: 30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Molly Malecki, Commissioners Ella Sander, Wallace Bernards, Lowell Ainas, Bertil Johnson and Kristen Mann. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren and Planner Gary Shallcross. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 30 1990 Motion by Commissioner Bernards seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes of the August 30, 1990 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairperson Malecki, Commissioners Bernards and Johnson. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioners Sander, Ainas and Mann. The motion passed. Commissioner Holmes arrived at 7:32 p.m. APPLICATION NO. 90025 (Kathleen Holst) Following the Chairperson's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for special use permit approval to operate a home beauty shop in the basement of the residence at 6107 Bryant Avenue North. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 90025, attached) . Commissioner Bernards asked whether the widening of the driveway as recommended by staff would be at the applicant's expense. The Secretary responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Holmes asked what would be the width of a two car driveway, 16 ft. or wider. The Secretary responded that in commercial districts a two car wide driveway would be 24 ft. wide, but that in a residential district perhaps 16 ft. would be adequate. In response to another question from Commissioner Holmes, the Secretary stated that the Commission could leave the option open for the applicant as to how to provide two car spaces on site. Commissioner Bernards asked whether the driveway modifications had already started. Mr. Holst responded in the affirmative and stated that he believed that they could widen the driveway without altering the curb cut at the street. Commissioner Holmes asked who would give final approval to the parking arrangement. The Secretary stated that the Planning and Inspection Department could make that judgment. Chairperson Malecki then asked the applicant whether she had anything to add. Mrs. Kathleen Holst commented on the hours of operation. She stated that she set the hours at a maximum limit in order to see what clients would want, and then she would reduce them. Chairperson Malecki asked how many hours she would really want to work. Mrs. Holst responded that she would probably work five days a week and that it would not be full time. The Secretary stressed that, while the limits of the hours of operation were acceptable, the City did not want the operation to be going continuously 68 hours a week. Commissioner Holmes asked Mrs. Holst whether she was aware of the requirements for proper plumbing and escape windows perhaps that the State might require. Mr. Holst responded that the approval by the State requires proper plumbing. Commissioner Sander asked whether there was a size requirement. Mrs. Holst responded that the State requires a minimum of 120 sq. ft. Commissioner Sander commented that the applicant's house was relatively small and that the driveway is also limited. She stated that she had noticed a small car parked near the garage and that the narrow driveway inhibited cars from entering and parking on the site. She stated that she felt it was necessary to widen the driveway to at least double width all the way to the street. Mr. Holst explained that there was some brush presently in the way to the south of the garage and that, when that is removed, there would be more possibility to move the car out of the way. He stated that they were willing to expand the driveway in different areas, but preferred to do the work next year. Commissioner Sander stated that, if she went to the beauty shop, she would park in the street because she felt she would get blocked in if she parked in the driveway. She recommended widening the driveway to the south all the way to the street. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the specifics of how to widen the driveway and accommodate at least two customer parking places on the site. Mr. Holst stated that he preferred not to alter the curb cut at the street. Commissioner Sander stated that she felt this was necessary for the home occupation to function properly. The Secretary emphasized that the conditions of approval would require that customers not park on the street and that the applicant would have to do whatever is necessary to avoid on-street parking. The Planner reviewed on the overhead transparency of the site plan of the property some possible driveway expansions which might accommodate two customer vehicles on the site without altering the curb cut. He added that a previous home occupation earlier in the year had also had a one car curb cut at the street and that customers were expected to pull forward behind the house in order to park. Commissioner Johnson stated that he had a similar problem with his driveway with a tree that limited the possibilities for widening. 9-27-90 2 He stated that it would be necessary to work around existing trees in order to provide adequate space on the site. Commissioner Ainas stated that he felt the staff could work out the details on the driveway widening. The Secretary again emphasized Condition No. 3 of the staff report and told the applicant that she would have to provide adequate off-street parking or the home occupation and special use permit would be in jeopardy. Commissioner Sander recommended that a sign be placed on the property that they would have to park off street. Chairperson Malecki stated that the problem was in the hands of the applicant and that it was up to her to solve the question of where customers could park on site if she wanted to keep the special use permit. PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 90025) Chairperson Malecki then opened the meeting for a public hearing and noted that there was no one else present to comment on the application. She called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Bernards seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION OF 90025 (Kathleen ' Holst Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Johnson to recommend approval of Application No. 90025, subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is granted only for a home beauty/ barber shop 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 . The 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 the home occupation shall be off street on improved space provided by the applicant. 4 . The applicant shall widen the driveway so that two vehicles can be accommodated on the property at the same time and safely enter and exit the property. Any widening of the curb cut shall be approved by the City Engineer and be inspected by the Engineering Department staff. 5. The hours of operation shall be from 9: 00 a.m. to 9: 00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 9-27-90 3 p.m. Saturday. Customers shall be served on an appointment-only basis. 6. The total number of occupants in the basement at any one time shall not exceed 10. 7. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and complete all required building improvements prior to issuance of the special use permit. 8. The applicant shall install a smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the area of the home occupation prior to issuance of the special use permit. 9. A current copy of the applicant's state shop license shall be submitted prior to issuance of the special use permit. Voting in favor: Chairperson Malecki, Commissioners Sander, Bernards, Ainas, Johnson, Mann and Holmes. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bernards left at 8: 03 p.m. Commissioner Johnson noted that there were trucks hauling dirt out of the area by Twin Lake. The Secretary stated that it was probably associated with the cleanup operation at the Joslyn site and that the dirt was being hauled to a hazardous waste site. Chairperson Malecki and Commissioner Johnson indicated that they would be unable to attend the October 18 meeting and requested to t be excused. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Sander to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8: 08 p.m. I- 2 �v Chairperson 9-27-90 4