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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 04-16 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 APRIL 16, 1992 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Interim Chairperson Wallace Bernards at 7 : 30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson . Wallace Bernards, Commissioners Kristen Mann, Mark Holmes, Jill Sherritt and Barbara Kalligher. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren and Recording Secretary Mary Lou Larsen. Chairperson Bernards noted that Commissioner Johnson was on vacation and Ella Sander had called to say she would be unable to attend the meeting and were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 26 , 1992 Motion by Commissioner Mann seconded by Commissioner Holmes to approve the minutes of the March 26, 1992 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairperson Bernards, Commissioners Mann, Holmes, Sherritt and Kalligher. Voting against: none. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 92007 (Budgetel) Following the Chairperson' s explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for variance approval to construct a 12 ' x 20 ' storage building 3 ' from Shingle Creek Parkway right-of-way line instead of the 25 ' required by the Zoning Ordinance. The Secretary reviewed the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 92007 , attached) . He explained that there may be other properties that might request this same type of variance, but they would be to similar situations. He pointed out the Budgetel situation is unique because it has a slope in the area where the shed would be placed which would hide it from public view. Chairman Bernards asked if a building permit would be applied for if the variance is approved. The Secretary answered in the affirmative. Chairperson Bernards asked if the City would be able to control the type and quality of shed placed on the property. The Secretary explained language could be included as a condition of variance approval regarding materials to be used. He stated aesthetics is the main concern. He explained that the shed will be 8 ' high and 420 sq. ft. , comparable to the some back yard sheds. He pointed out that the shed will be well hidden and can be built with materials complimentary to the hotel. He stated the shed will not be in a sight triangle, therefore, traffic will not be 4-16-92 1 obstructed or impacted by the structure. He noted there is a 4 1/2 ' screen enclosure for the hotel ' s dumpster at the northwest corner of the site and that the proposed shed would be less visible from Shingle Creek Parkway than this screening device. Chairperson Bernards asked if the shed would be considered a nonconforming structure. The Secretary answered that if the variance is approved, it would not be considered a nonconforming structure. Commissioner Holmes asked for clarification of the setback. The Secretary stated that Budgetel has frontage on three roadways. He stated he would not recommend a variance for a storage shed if it were located much further north in the greenstrip because it would be more visible from public view. PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Bernards opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Mr. Ken Garvin, District Representative for Budgetel, explained the request and submitted pictures for the Commission to review. He stated the hotel is requesting the variance for the storage shed because they are in need of storage space for materials now being stored in the manager 's apartment. He explained Budgetel has just completed a renovation of the exterior of their building and gave his assurance that the shed will match the exterior of the building. Chairperson Bernards asked Mr. Garvin what the hotel would store in the shed. Mr. Garvin stated that hotel supplies, garden hoses, etc. would be stored there. Chairperson Bernards asked if anyone else wished to be heard. There being none, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Mann seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO 92007 (Budgetel) Motion by Commissioner Mann seconded by Commissioner Sherritt to recommend approval of Application No. 92007 subject to the following findings and conditions: 1. The extra right-of-way adjacent to the Budgetel site and the slope within that right-of-way (of Shingle Creek Parkway) obviate the need for the proposed storage shed to meet setback requirements. The proposed building 4-16-92 2 location actually reduces its impact on the visual corridor of Shingle Creek Parkway. To require compliance with the required setback would, therefore, constitute an unnecessary hardship in this case. 2 . The circumstance of a steep slope within the right-of-way adjacent to the Budgetel site is fairly unique. Similar situations may be entitled to similar treatment if it can be shown that the variance standards are met. 3 . The circumstance of extra right-of-way containing a steep slope has been caused by the public agencies which have created the Shingle Creek Parkway interchange and has not been caused by anyone presently or formerly having an interest in the Budgetel site. 4 . The proposed storage shed, in the location proposed by the applicant, will not have an adverse impact on other property or improvements in the neighborhood. 5. Exterior of the storage shed shall be consistent in material and appearance with the exterior treatment of the hotel building. Voting in favor: Chairperson Bernards, Commissioners Mann, Holmes, Sherritt and Kalligher. Voting against: none. The motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary reviewed the present status of the Draft Group Home Ordinance discussed at the last meeting. He stated he is working with the City Attorney and more discussion is needed to finalize this ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Mann seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to tadjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8 : 10 p.m. Chairperson 4-16-92 3 1 1