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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 10-27 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 OCTOBER 27, 1988 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL i Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Wallace Bernards, Mike Nelson, Bertil Johnson and Ellamae Sander. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren, City Engineer Bo Spurrier and Recording Secretary Mary Lou Larsen. Chairman Lucht stated Commissioner Lowell Ainas was unable to attend this evening's meeting and was excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 22, 1988 There was a motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to approve the minutes of the September 22, 1988 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Commissioners Malecki, Bernards, Nelson, Johnson and Sander. Voting against: none. Not voting: Chairman Lucht, as he was not present at that meeting. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 88019 (Buetow and Associates, Inc. ) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for site and building plan approval to construct an approximate 20,000 sq. ft. office building for the City-County Credit Union on the vacant parcel of land between Park Nicollet Medical Clinic and the Learning Tree Day Care Center. ' The Secretary reviewed the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 88019 attached). He stated that drainage calculations do not have to be submitted for the 5-year and 100-year storm prior to City Council consideration as indicated in the staff report, but must be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer before building permits are issued. Commissioner Bernards asked if the the drive-up window traffic would affect the nearby Learning Tree Day Care Center. He also asked if there is proper screening around the day care center. The Secretary responded that there is a fence for screening. He stated that the first floor of the office building is retail rather than office with different peaks of traffic, therefore, no major traffic impact is expected. He noted that he did not believe the bank traffic would adversely effect the day care operation. Commissioner Bernards asked what hours are planned for the credit union. The Secretary answered that they would probably be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. He commented the building is attractive and should fit in well with the surroundings. Chairman Lucht asked the applicant if he had anything to add. Mod Feders, representative of the architect, Buetow and Associates, Inc. , stated he sensed there has been a lack of communication on the grading, drainage and utility plans, but the applicant plans to do what is required. The Secretary asked the applicant when he plans to get the project underway. Mr. Feders answered they hope to start in early 1989. Chairman Lucht asked if there is a credit union in the area now. Thomas Nord, President of City County Credit Union, stated that there is a credit union office next to the Target store on Shingle Creek Parkway. 10-27-88 -1- t P R ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 88019 (Buetow and Associates, Inc.) There was a motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 88019 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. 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 in an Easement and Agreement for Maintenance and Inspection of Utility and Storm Drainage Systems, prior to the issuance of permits. 11. The plans shall be revised prior to consideration by the City Council to indicate the following: a) Two additional Black Hills Spruce on the landscape plan. b) A separate grading, drainage, and utility plan showing the first floor elevation at 851' and also showing City utilities (size and location) in Earle Brown Drive. Drainage calculations for the 5-year and 100-year storms shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. 10-27-88 -2- DISCUSSION ITEMS a) St. Alphonsus Church The Secretary reviewed a memo from the Planner (attached) regarding some minor additions and interior remodeling at the church, most of them having to do with handicapped accessibility. He also reviewed the conceptual plan submitted for the project. He stated he is asking for a recommendation from the Commission if there should be a formal Planning Commission Application submitted. Commissioner Johnson asked if there is an elevator in the church now and also, would the elevator provide access to all levels of the building. The Secretary responded there is no elevator at present, but the proposed elevator should serve as an access to all levels. Commissioner Sander asked if handicapped bathrooms are required. The Secretary responded that they are not because this church was built prior to the adoption of j the handicapped code. He added that there are handicapped parishioners who would benefit from these changes. She also asked if there is a limit on the amount of storage buildings allowed. The Secretary responded there is not. 9 Commissioner Malecki commented that there should be a better location for the ' proposed storage building. She stated she felt a formal Planning Commission Application should be submitted. Further discussion ensued regarding the remodeling. It was the consensus of the Commission that a formal Planning Commission Application should be submitted for Planning Commission consideration and City Council approval as the 32' x 77' garage/storage building is considered a significant addition. b) Northbrook Alliance Church In a related matter, the Northbrook Alliance Church is constructing a 24' x 30' garage south of their parking lot at 62nd and Aldrich Avenues North. The Secretary stated no formal application was required, there has already been a building permit issued for this project as the structure meets setbacks and requires no additional on-site parking, therefore, he is merely bringing it to the Commission's attention for their information. c) Midwest Federal The Secretary stated he wanted to inform the Commission that one drive-up teller is being added to the Midwest Federal building at 5545 Xerxes Avenue North. He noted that a building permit has been issued for the project and no formal application has been required. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by .Commissioner Bernards seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Chairman 10-27-88 -3- r i i k t