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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 07-28 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 JULY 28, 1988 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER: The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:36 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, and Mike Nelson. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren, City Engineer Bo Spurrier and Recording Secretary Mary Lou Larsen. Chairman Lucht explained that Commissioners Lowell Ainas, Wallace Bernards and Bertil Johnson were unable to attend and were excused. He noted that although there are only three Commission members present, the Commission would still conduct business because the three members represented a majority of the current Commission membership. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 14, 1988 Chairman Lucht stated that the approval of the July 14, 1988 Planning Commission meeting minutes would be deferred until the next meeting or until a majority of the membership attending that meeting are present. APPLICATION NO. 88009 (Toys "R" Us) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for site and building plan approval to construct a 48,200 sq. ft. toy store on the site of the retail building including C.O.M.B. and on the site of the Mares Big Boy restaurant. The Secretary reviewed the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 88009 attached). A brief discussion ensued regarding the conditions of approval. The Secretary stated an additional condition should be added and the plans modified to show a 10' right-of-way dedication for trailway/walkways as part of any platting. The City Engineer explained there would be a loss of approximately four parking stalls because of this added condition. The Secretary noted that use of semitrailers for storage on the site is expressly prohibited by City Ordinances and another condition should be added to reflect this fact. He stated the fire chief indicated that the area in front of the building will need to be posted as a fire lane. The Secretary explained there is no public hearing required for this application, but the applicants are present to answer any questions the Commission might have. Chairman Lucht then recognized Wasyl Hnatiw, a representative of Toys "R" Us. Mr. Hnatiw introduced other representatives of Toys "R" Us. The Secretary asked Mr. Hnatiw if he had any questions regarding the conditions of approval. Mr. Hnatiw stated that he has no objections to the conditions of approval or the added conditions mentioned. He then briefly reviewed the conditions and acknowledged the suggestion for stalls to be signed for customer parcel pick up. He explained that he does understand the store will be across from a residential neighborhood and plans to provide appropriate screening. Chairman Lucht asked the applicant what height the building would be. Mr. Barry responded it would be 28' at the highest level. Chairman Lucht asked if the new building would be similar to the height of the existing building. Mr. Hnatiw answered in the affirmative. 7-28-88 -1- Further discussion ensued regarding the mansard treatment of the building and the landscape plan. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 88009 (Toys "R" Us) Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 88009, subject to 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, utility and berming plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the 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. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building 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. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. i 9. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property improvements and utility service lines, prior to release of the performance guarantee. 10. 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. 11. The property shall be combined into a single parcel by plat or registered land survey, said plat or registered land survey to receive final approval and be filed at the County prior to the issuance of permits. 12. The site of the Big Boy restaurant shall be cleared and the parking lot fully installed prior to occupancy of the Toys "R" Us store. 13. The plans shall be revised prior to consideration by the City Council to indicate the following: 7-28-88 -2- a) Narrowing of the driveway in front of the store to no wider than 30' . b) Installation of a berm in the greenstrip adjacent to Xerxes Avenue North. c) Dedication of 10' of right-of-way along 55th Avenue North. 14. There shall be no outside storage of semitrailers or the use of these semitrailers for the storage of merchandise except when parked at designated loading docks. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki and Nelson. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:17 p.m. . 1 i Chairman j 7-28-88 -3- l t i I i I i f i� h f